Traditional Chilaquiles Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr5 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Traditional Chilaquiles Recipe

Ingredients

8 fresh tomatillos

husks removed

1 white onion

coarsely chopped

1 poblano pepper

peeled and seeded

1 jalapeno pepper

seeded

¾ cup chopped cilantro

4 cloves garlic

2 leaves fresh mint

salt to taste

3 cups shredded cooked chicken

¼ cup vegetable oil

12 (6 inch) white corn tortillas

cut into 3 strips

¾ cup shredded pepperjack cheese

¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Margarita Cocktail

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Blend tomatillos onion poblano pepper jalapeno pepper cilantro garlic mint and salt in a blender until smooth. Transfer mixture to a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened stirring often about 10 minutes. Add chicken to tomatillo sauce and continue to simmer until chicken is heated through about 5 minutes more.

Step 3

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry tortilla strips in batches until crisp and lightly browned 5 to 7 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 4

Layer about half the fried tortillas in a 2-quart baking dish; spread half the tomatillo sauce over tortillas. Mix pepperjack cheese and Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl; sprinkle half over tomatillo sauce. Repeat layers.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven until cheese is golden and bubbly 30 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Traditional Chilaquiles Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 297

% Daily Value *

Protein: 22.6g 45%

Carbohydrates: 22.3g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 3.7g 15%

Sugars: 2.5g

Fat: 13.2g 20%

Saturated Fat: 5.6g 28%

Cholesterol: 62.1mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 665.9IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.1mg 70%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 12.2mg 20%

Folate: 15.6mcg 4%

Calcium: 195.9mg 20%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 53.5mg 19%

Potassium: 332.8mg 9%

Sodium: 205.3mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 119.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.