Something about skillet meals just excites me. I’m not sure if it’s the easy clean-up or the heat from the cast iron, but it is one type of meal I truly enjoy making (and enjoying). One of my favorites to make is an easy Chilaquiles dish with eggs. Chilaquiles is a Mexican dish that was designed to use up leftovers. Typically the dish uses cut-up tortillas that are fried or baked then covered in salsa or tomato sauce and then with cheese. Sometimes I use cut-up tortillas and crisp them up in the oven, but sometimes I do the lazy version with tortilla chips. Both are just as tasty!

You could easily use another protein here, such as chicken, beef, or even fish. I find throwing a couple of fried eggs on top is the easiest when I want a quick meal, but if you have leftovers of any of the above then throw it in! You can also choose to bake the eggs right into the tortillas, which saves time and one more dish! This dish is like an upgraded nacho dish, and let’s face it the options are endless.

I also like to add some fresh ingredients to the top of my skillets, so I usually add some dairy-free cheese, tomatoes, veggies, avocado, or whatever I have in my fridge. Throwing some chopped cilantro and scallions on top always hits the spot too. You can eat this with a fork, mix it up to combine the flavors…or if you’re like me then just grab one of those flavorful chips with your fingers…might be a little messy but I know I don’t mind! If you haven’t given Chilaquiles a try I do highly recommend it.

What You’ll Need For This Recipe:
Tortilla chips or tortillas sliced up
Salsa or tomato sauce
Cheese (optional)
Fried eggs, avocado, tomatoes, black beans, scallions, cilantro, dairy-free cheese (optional toppings)