Description
Chilaquiles Verdes is a vibrant Mexican dish featuring crispy tortilla chips smothered in a flavorful green tomatillo sauce. This delightful recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a late-night snack. With its zesty flavors and creamy toppings, each bite offers a burst of deliciousness that transports you to sunny Mexico. Easy to prepare and customizable, Chilaquiles Verdes will quickly become a favorite in your home cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups tortilla chips
- 6 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 jalapeños, chopped (adjust for spice level)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese or queso fresco
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a pot, combine tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeños, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat until soft (about 10 minutes).
- Blend: Transfer cooked ingredients to a blender along with cilantro; blend until smooth.
- Heat: In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and pour in the blended sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine: Add tortilla chips to the skillet; stir gently until coated but still crispy. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve: Plate the chilaquiles or serve family-style from the skillet. Top with feta or queso fresco and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 402
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg