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Salsa Verde Chicken Chilaquiles

An EASY comfort food recipe with just FOUR main ingredients and ready in 30 minutes!! Green chilaquiles are made with layers of corn tostadas and juicy chicken smothered in salsa verde and melted pepper Jack cheese!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 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 cooked shredded chicken use rotisserie chicken to save time
  • 12 ounces pepper Jack cheese blend
  • cilantro optional for garnishing
  • tomatoes optional for garnishing

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375F (use convection if you have it) and spray a 10-inch oven-proof skillet with cooking spray.
  2. 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).
  3. 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).
  4. Repeat the layering process twice. Tostadas, salsa, chicken, cheese.
  5. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is as lightly golden browned as desired.
  6. Optionally garnish with cilantro, tomatoes, or your favorite garnishes (read blog post for ideas). Serve immediately. Chilaquiles are best fresh.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 388kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 76mg (25%) Sodium 956mg (40%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

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.