Entree: Mexico – Central Mexico – Chilaquiles verdes con pollo (green chilaquiles with shredded chicken)

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 10 min

Total 25 min

Ingredients

- 12 corn tortillas, approx. 6 in (15 cm) each, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 cups (480 ml) salsa verde, fresh or store-bought
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken, approx. 10 oz (280 g) total
- 4 oz (115 g) queso fresco, crumbled
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) Mexican crema
- 1/2 small white onion, about 2 oz (60 g), thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup (4 g) cilantro, chopped
- Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortilla wedges in batches until crisp and lightly golden, about 1–2 minutes per side; drain on paper towels and season lightly with salt.
2. Remove excess oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tbsp (15 ml). Warm the salsa verde in the skillet over medium heat until bubbling.
3. Add the fried tortilla wedges to the salsa and gently toss to coat so chips soften but retain some texture, 1–2 minutes.
4. Fold in the cooked shredded chicken and heat through, 2–3 minutes more; adjust salt.
5. Transfer to plates and top with queso fresco, a drizzle of Mexican crema, sliced white onion, and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.