Chilaquiles verdes is a Mexican dish of fried tortillas with a flavorful green salsa that’s traditionally served for breakfast. This recipe includes tender, shredded chicken and is perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 large skinless, boneless chicken breast
- 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa verde, divided
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 (6-inch) soft corn tortillas, cut into triangles
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon milk, or more as needed
- 2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese, or to taste
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Step 1
Combine chicken breast, 1/2 of the salsa verde, chicken broth, onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Cook until chicken is cooked through on Low for 6 hours or High for 3 hours.
Step 2
Remove chicken from sauce and shred in a bowl with 2 forks. Return to the slow cooker and mix to combine with sauce.
Step 3
Place a large skillet over medium heat; add olive oil and heat until it starts to shimmer. Add tortilla triangles to the hot oil and cook, flipping every minute, until golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 4
Add shredded chicken, slow cooker sauce, and remaining salsa verde to tortillas. Mix and heat until everything is warmed through.
Step 5
Meanwhile, stir sour cream and enough milk together so it can be drizzled.
Step 6
Remove tortilla mixture from the heat. Sprinkle cotija cheese on top and garnish with cilantro; drizzle with thinned sour cream mixture.
Tips
I like to use a mixer to shred my chicken: Add chicken to a large bowl and use an electric mixer on low to shred your meat quickly.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 374 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat17g | 21% |
Saturated Fat6g | 30% |
Cholesterol52mg | 17% |
Sodium797mg | 35% |
Total Carbohydrate36g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 15% |
Protein19g | |
Potassium370mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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