Name: Authentic Chilaquiles Verdes Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 1 lb tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed; 2 serrano chiles or 1 jalapeño, stems removed; 1/2 white onion, roughly chopped; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems, packed; 1/2 cup water or chicken broth; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 6 cups sturdy tortilla chips (preferably slightly stale, from about 8-10 corn tortillas); 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached); 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco; 1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream; 4 large eggs (optional, for topping); 1/4 white onion, finely diced (for garnish); 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish); Sliced avocado (optional, for serving)

Chilaquiles Verdes 🇲🇽 Mexico

Chilaquiles made with green salsa and often topped with chicken, cheese, and cream.

Breakfast popular

Made with

Tortilla chips green salsa chicken cheese

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