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Chilaquiles Verdes
Chilaquiles Verdes is filled with fresh salsa verde, cotija cheese, and crispy tortillas. Enjoy this dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 334 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Salsa Verde (See Note 1)
- 1 lb tomatillos husks removed
- 3 jalapeños sliced lengwise and seeds removed
- 1/2 white onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1 lime juiced (about 2-3 tablespoons)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Chilaquiles
- 12 corn tortillas
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese
- 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
Other Optional Toppings
- 1 fried egg per serving
- 1 cup shredded chicken
Instructions
Salsa Verde (See Note 1)
- Cover the tomatillos, jalapenos, onion and garlic with water in a medium saucepan or pot.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the tomatillos, jalapenos, and onion to a blender using a slotted spoon.
- Add cilantro, lime juice and salt. Blend until smooth and set aside.
Cup of Yum
Chilaquiles
- Stack the corn tortillas on top of each other and cut them into sixths to create triangle wedge chips.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cut tortilla wedges and fry for 10 minutes, turning often, until the tortillas are crispy and lightly fried.
- Pour the salsa verde over (and optional shredded chicken, see Note 2) and toss together to coat all the chips.
Serve (See Note 2)
- Drizzle Mexican crema on top with crumbled cotija cheese and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You could use this quick "boiled" recipe above for the salsa verde or try my Roasted Salsa Verde recipe, or store bought.
- You could serve this with a fried egg on top for a traditional breakfast or add shredded chicken (as pictured above) for a more substantial meal.
Nutrition Information
Calories
334kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
1103mg
(46%)
Potassium
621mg
(18%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
515IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
162mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1103mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 621mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 515IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 162mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.