Green Chilaquiles With Chicken and Squash Recipe

Name: Green Chilaquiles With Chicken and Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium boneless, skinless chicken breast (6 to 8 ounces), poached and shredded; 1 pound fresh tomatillos, husked and rinsed; 2 or 3 jalapeno or serrano chilies, stemmed, seeded for a milder salsa; 1/4 cup chopped white onion, soaked for five minutes in cold water, then drained and rinsed; 2 large garlic cloves, peeled; Salt to taste; 12 cilantro sprigs, plus additional chopped cilantro for garnish; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 2 medium summer squash, diced (a mixture of green and yellow is pretty); 8 corn tortillas, toasted in a microwave or in an oven and broken into small pieces; 1/2 cup low-fat Greek-style yogurt or crumbled queso fresco; Sliced radishes for garnish

Servings: persons

1 medium boneless, skinless chicken breast (6 to 8 ounces), poached and shredded
1 pound fresh tomatillos, husked and rinsed
2 or 3 jalapeno or serrano chilies, stemmed, seeded for a milder salsa
1/4 cup chopped white onion, soaked for five minutes in cold water, then drained and rinsed
2 large garlic cloves, peeled
Salt to taste
12 cilantro sprigs, plus additional chopped cilantro for garnish
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 medium summer squash, diced (a mixture of green and yellow is pretty)
8 corn tortillas, toasted in a microwave or in an oven and broken into small pieces
1/2 cup low-fat Greek-style yogurt or crumbled queso fresco
Sliced radishes for garnish

1
Poach the chicken breast, shred or cut into small dice and set aside.
2
Place the tomatillos in a saucepan, fill with water and bring to a simmer.
3
Simmer 10 minutes, turning them over halfway through.
4
Drain and place in a blender.
5
Add the chilies, chopped onion, garlic, salt and cilantro sprigs.
6
Blend until smooth.
7
Heat the oil in a large, heavy saucepan or skillet over medium-high heat.
8
Drizzle in a drop of oil to test the heat.
9
If it sizzles and sputters immediately, the oil is hot enough.
10
Add the tomatillo puree and stir constantly until it thickens and begins to stick to the pan, about five minutes.
11
When you run your spoon down the middle of the pan it should leave a canal.
12
Stir in the stock, bring to a simmer and simmer 10 minutes, stirring often.
13
Add the summer squash and simmer, stirring often, until tender, about 10 minutes.
14
The sauce should coat the front and back of your spoon.
15
Stir in the chicken and heat through.
16
Taste and adjust seasoning.
17
Just before serving bring to a simmer and stir in the tortilla chips.
18
Garnish with the yogurt or cheese, sliced radishes and chopped cilantro.
19
Serve at once.

653

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium boneless, skinless chicken breast (6 to 8 ounces), poached and shredded, 1 pound fresh tomatillos, husked and rinsed, 2 or 3 jalapeno or serrano chilies, stemmed, seeded for a milder salsa, 1/4 cup chopped white onion, soaked for five minutes in cold water, then drained and rinsed, and more.

Yes, Green Chilaquiles With Chicken and Squash falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Green Chilaquiles With Chicken and Squash

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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