4.8 from 60 votes
Salsa Verde Chicken Chilaquiles
This dish layers crisp corn tostadas with shredded chicken, salsa verde, and pepper jack cheese, baked until the cheese melts and browns lightly. The result is a warm, layered casserole with bright salsa flavor and a creamy, cheesy texture. Optional garnishes of cilantro and tomato add freshness to the dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
388 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 12 to 15 corn tostadas or as necessary
- 24 ounces salsa verde or your favorite
- 3 cups chicken use rotisserie chicken to save time, cooked shredded
- 12 ounces pepper jack cheese blend
- cilantro optional for garnishing
- tomato optional for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F (use convection if you have it) and spray a 10-inch oven-proof skillet with cooking spray.
- To the bottom of the skillet, add 4 to 5 tostadas, enough to completely cover the base of the skillet, breaking them slightly if necessary to get complete coverage (does not have to be perfect).
- Evenly top with one-third of the salsa (8 ounces), one third of the chicken (1 cup), and one-third of the cheese (4 ounces).
- Repeat the layering process twice. Tostadas, salsa, chicken, cheese.
- Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is as lightly golden browned as desired.
- Optionally garnish with cilantro, tomatoes, or your favorite garnishes (read blog post for ideas). Serve immediately. Chilaquiles are best fresh.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
388kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
(59%)
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
956mg
(40%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 956mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.