Traditional Chilaquiles

Traditional Chilaquiles

This is a traditional chilaquiles recipe that is great to eat for breakfast with fried eggs or for dinner as a main course with a salad.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 8 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
  • 1 white onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 poblano pepper, peeled and seeded
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
  • ¾ cup chopped cilantro
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 leaves fresh mint
  • salt to taste
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 12 (6 inch) white corn tortillas, cut into 3 strips
  • ¾ cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • ¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2
Blend tomatillos, onion, poblano pepper, jalape?o pepper, cilantro, garlic, mint, and salt in a blender until smooth. Transfer mixture to a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add chicken to tomatillo sauce and continue to simmer until chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes more.

Step 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry tortilla strips in batches until crisp and lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 4
Layer about 1/2 of the fried tortillas in a 2-quart baking dish; spread 1/2 of the tomatillo sauce over tortillas. Mix pepper Jack cheese and Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl; sprinkle 1/2 of the cheese mix over tomatillo sauce. Repeat layers.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden and bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool before serving, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

297
Calories
13g
Fat
22g
Carbs
23g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 297
% Daily Value *
Total Fat13g 17%
Saturated Fat6g 28%
Cholesterol62mg 21%
Sodium205mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate22g 8%
Dietary Fiber4g 13%
Total Sugars3g
Protein23g
Vitamin C12mg 61%
Calcium196mg 15%
Iron1mg 8%
Potassium333mg 7%

*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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