Traditional Chilaquiles

Name: Traditional Chilaquiles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 8 fresh tomatillos, husks removed; 1 white onion, coarsely chopped; 1 poblano pepper, peeled and seeded; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded; 0.75 cup chopped cilantro; 4 cloves garlic; 2 leaves fresh mint; salt to taste; 3 cups shredded cooked chicken; 0.25 cup vegetable oil; 12 (6 inch) white corn tortillas, cut into 3 strips; 0.75 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese; 0.75 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

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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.

Recipe by Brady Hamilton

Published on June 4, 2007

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

8

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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

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Blend tomatillos, onion, poblano pepper, jalapeño 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.
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.
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.
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 Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 6g	28%
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 205mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 23g
Vitamin C 12mg	61%
Calcium 196mg	15%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 333mg	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.