Verde Chilaquiles

Name: Verde Chilaquiles
Ingredients: 10 tomatillos, husked and rinsed; 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced; 1/3 cup chopped cilantro; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3/4 pound shredded cooked chicken breast, or more to taste; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/3 cup sliced black olives, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves; 1 (8 ounce) package tortilla chips, or as needed; 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese, or to taste

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

10 tomatillos, husked and rinsed
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
3 cloves garlic, crushed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 pound shredded cooked chicken breast, or more to taste
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup sliced black olives, or more to taste
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
1 (8 ounce) package tortilla chips, or as needed
1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese, or to taste

Directions

1

Place tomatillos in a saucepan with water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until color begins to lighten and fruit is soft to the touch, 10 to 15 minutes.
2

Transfer tomatillos to a food processor or blender. Add jalapenos, 1/3 cup cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours for best flavor.
3

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
4

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken and onion until onions begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add olives; cook for 5 minutes. Add cilantro; cook and stir until wilted, about 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
5

Line the bottom of a 8-inch square casserole dish with 2 to 3 layers of tortilla chips, breaking chips slightly. Add half of the sauce; toss with chips. Top with chicken mixture and the remaining sauce. Sprinkle cotija cheese on top.
6

Bake in the preheated oven until tortilla chips are softened, 15 to 25 minutes.