Traditional Chilaquiles

Name: Traditional Chilaquiles
Ingredients: 8 fresh tomatillos, husks removed; 1 white onion, coarsely chopped; 1 poblano pepper, peeled and seeded; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded; 3/4 cup chopped cilantro; 4 cloves garlic; 2 leaves fresh mint; salt to taste; 3 cups shredded cooked chicken; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 12 (6 inch) white corn tortillas, cut into 3 strips; 3/4 cup shredded pepperjack cheese; 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

8 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
1 white onion, coarsely chopped
1 poblano pepper, peeled and seeded
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
3/4 cup chopped cilantro
4 cloves garlic
2 leaves fresh mint
salt to taste
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/4 cup vegetable oil
12 (6 inch) white corn tortillas, cut into 3 strips
3/4 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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.
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.
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.
5

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