Authentic Chilaquiles Verdes Recipe

Name: Authentic Chilaquiles Verdes Recipe
Total time: 3 hrs 16 mins
Ingredients: 10 tomatillos, husked and rinsed; 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced; 0.33333334326744 cup chopped cilantro; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 0.75 pound shredded cooked chicken breast, or more to taste; 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced; 0.33333334326744 cup sliced black olives, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves; 1 (8 ounce) package tortilla chips, or as needed; 0.25 cup crumbled cotija cheese, or to taste

This easy chilaquiles verdes recipe was created after a disappointing experience at a local breakfast spot. Chilaquiles, a beloved Mexican breakfast dish, is also ideal for a light dinner. Serve with refried beans and fresh pico de gallo for an unforgettable meal! Garnish with cilantro and sour cream. This recipe is perfect for using leftover salsa verde or stale tortilla chips, making it ideal for a family brunch or special breakfast.

Total time3 hrs 16 mins
Prep time30 mins
Cook time46 mins
Yield6 servings, 6

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Instructions

Place tomatillos in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until the tomatillos lighten in color and become soft, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Transfer the cooked tomatillos to a food processor or blender. Add jalapenos, 1/3 cup of cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper; blend until you achieve a smooth sauce. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to develop the best flavor.
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the chicken and onion until the onions start to brown, about 10 minutes. Add olives; cook for an additional 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining cilantro; cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Line the bottom of an 8-inch square casserole dish with 2 to 3 layers of tortilla chips, breaking them slightly to fit. Add half of the tomatillo sauce; toss gently. Top with the chicken mixture and then drizzle the remaining sauce over the top. Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese evenly over the surface.
Bake in the preheated oven until the tortilla chips have softened and the flavors have melded, about 15 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 384 kcal
Fat Content: 21 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 3 g
Sodium Content: 354 mg
Protein Content: 21 g
Cholesterol Content: 48 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 30 g
Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g