Chilaquiles in Green Sauce Recipe

Name: Chilaquiles in Green Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 green jalapenos; 1 pound tomatillos; 2 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups olive oil; 2 cups chicken broth; 4 epazote leaves; 10 corn tortillas; 2 ounces sour cream; 1 chicken breast, boiled and shredded; 2 ounces queso fresco Mexican cheese, crumbled; 1/2 white onion, sliced; 1 avocado, sliced; Serving suggestions: eggs, refried beans, steak

Servings: persons

4 green jalapenos
1 pound tomatillos
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups olive oil
2 cups chicken broth
4 epazote leaves
10 corn tortillas
2 ounces sour cream
1 chicken breast, boiled and shredded
2 ounces queso fresco Mexican cheese, crumbled
1/2 white onion, sliced
1 avocado, sliced
Serving suggestions: eggs, refried beans, steak

1
Sauce preparation: Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water and boil the jalapenos over high heat for 15 minutes.
2
Add the tomatillos and let them boil for another 5 minutes.
3
Remove from the heat, drain and add cold water.
4
Set aside to cool down for 15 minutes.
5
Then drain and pour into a blender filled with 2 cups water.
6
Add the garlic and salt and blend for about 3 minutes.
7
Strain.
8
In a medium saucepan over low heat, add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and heat for 2 minutes.
9
Then add the blended ingredients, chicken broth and epazote leaves.
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Then boil for 15 minutes.
11
Tortilla preparation: Heat the remaining olive oil in a frying pan over low heat.
12
Cut the tortillas in 4 equal pieces and lightly fry them until golden.
13
Add the tortillas to the sauce while boiling for 10 minutes.
14
Stir until cooked through.
15
Directions to assemble: Place the tortillas on a plate (5 tortillas each plate).
16
Layer each serving with half the sour cream, shredded chicken, queso fresco, onions and avocados.
17
Serve with 2 eggs any style, refried beans and/or steak.

1786

kcal

Calories

160

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 green jalapenos, 1 pound tomatillos, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Chilaquiles in Green Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chilaquiles in Green Sauce

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