Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 jalapeno, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
pepper
1 chipotle in adobo sauce, chopped
4 whole eggs
1/2 cup shredded Monterrey Jack or Jalapeño Jack Cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic and oregano. Season with salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until the onions are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Add the tomato sauce, chipotle and water. Lower heat and simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened, about another 5 minutes. It should stick to the back of a wooden spoon.
Spoon the sauce into 2 individual serving dishes and stack the tortilla chips on their edges along the sides.
Set the dishes on a baking sheet and bake until egg whites are firm but yolks are still runny, about 15 minutes
Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Chipotle in adobo sauce adds a deep, smoky heat that sets this dish apart from standard shakshuka-style recipes — a little goes a long way, so adjust to your spice preference.
- Monterrey Jack or Jalapeño Jack cheese melts beautifully over baked eggs, adding creamy richness and a mild to moderate kick depending on which variety you choose.
- Fresh jalapeño and dried oregano build a layered aromatic base that infuses the entire sauce with Southwestern character from the very first step.
- Cooking the sauce until it coats the back of a wooden spoon ensures the right consistency so it cradles the eggs perfectly during baking.
- Fresh cilantro added at the very end preserves its bright, citrusy flavor and adds a beautiful pop of green color to the finished dish.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Each serving provides a solid source of complete protein from the whole eggs and melted cheese, supporting muscle repair and satiety.
- Eggs are one of the best dietary sources of choline, an essential nutrient that supports brain health and is often under-consumed.
- The olive oil base contributes heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, which can help support healthy cholesterol levels.
- Bell peppers and jalapeños are rich in vitamin C and vitamin A, boosting the nutritional profile of this flavorful sauce.
- The chipotle and tomato sauce combination provides lycopene, a powerful antioxidant linked to reduced inflammation.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories245
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat18 g72 g25%
- Saturated Fat6 g20 g30%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat8 g
- Cholesterol205 mg300 mg68.33%
- Sodium420 mg2300 mg18.26%
- Total Carbohydrate7 g275 g2.55%
- Dietary Fiber2 g28 g7.14%
- Total Sugars3 g
- Added Sugars0 g50 g0%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein13 g50 g26%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)44 mcg20 mcg220%
- Calcium180 mg1300 mg13.85%
- Iron2 mg18 mg11.11%
- Potassium310 mg4700 mg6.6%
- Vitamin A780 mcg900 mcg86.67%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)38 mg90 mg42.22%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)2 mg15 mg13.33%
- Vitamin K12 mcg120 mcg10%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.07 mg1.2 mg5.83%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.3 mg1.3 mg23.08%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)1.2 mg16 mg7.5%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.18 mg1.7 mg10.59%
- Folate42 mcg400 mcg10.5%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0.7 mcg2.4 mcg29.17%
- Biotin12 mcg30 mcg40%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.9 mg5 mg18%
- Choline175 mg550 mg31.82%
- Phosphorus195 mg1250 mg15.6%
- Iodine24 mcg150 mcg16%
- Magnesium22 mg420 mg5.24%
- Zinc1.4 mg11 mg12.73%
- Selenium22 mcg55 mcg40%
- Copper0.08 mg0.9 mg8.89%
- Manganese0.18 mg2.3 mg7.83%
- Chromium3 mcg35 mcg8.57%
- Molybdenum8 mcg45 mcg17.78%
- Chloride290 mg2300 mg12.61%
