Turkey Chilaquiles

Name: Turkey Chilaquiles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1½ cups red onion; 2 cups diced cooked turkey; 4 ounces diced green chiles; 3 cups medium-hot salsa; 4 cups unsalted tortilla chips; 2 cups queso fresco; ¼ cup fresh cilantro; ½ cup crema mexicana

A hearty Mexican dish made with tortilla chips, turkey, and salsa, topped with melted cheese and fresh garnishes. Perfect for using leftover turkey in a flavorful, satisfying meal.

6 servings

16 min

Published October 4, 2025

Be the first to rate this recipe

Ingredients

•2 tablespoons vegetable oil
•1½ cups red onion
•2 cups diced cooked turkey
•4 ounces diced green chiles
•3 cups medium-hot salsa
•4 cups unsalted tortilla chips
•2 cups queso fresco
•¼ cup fresh cilantro
•½ cup crema mexicana

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet. Add 11/4 cups onion; sauté until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Add turkey and chiles; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in salsa; simmer until heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in chips. Sprinkle with cheese. Place skillet in oven; bake just until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup onion and cilantro; drizzle with crema and serve.
16 min