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Chicken Chilaquiles with Green Salsa

Chicken Chilaquiles with Green Salsa layers crispy tortilla triangles with tangy salsa verde and tender shredded chicken for a lively balance of brightness and warmth. Finished with cool sour cream, salty cotija, and fresh cilantro, it’s a satisfying plate that shines at brunch or an easy weeknight dinner when you crave bold, comforting flavors.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook6 hrs 10 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyMedium
Chicken Chilaquiles with Green Salsa
  1. 1

    Combine the chicken breast, 1/2 of the salsa verde, chicken broth, onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Cook on Low for 6 hours or on High for 3 hours until the chicken is cooked through.

  2. 2

    Remove the chicken from the sauce and shred it in a bowl with 2 forks. Return it to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.

  3. 3

    Set a large skillet over medium heat; add the olive oil and heat it until it begins to shimmer. Add the tortilla triangles to the hot oil and cook, flipping every minute, until golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the shredded chicken, slow cooker sauce, and the remaining salsa verde to the tortillas. Stir and cook until everything is warmed through.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, stir the sour cream with enough milk so it can be drizzled.

  6. 6

    Remove the tortilla mixture from the heat. Sprinkle cotija cheese on top and garnish with cilantro; drizzle with the thinned sour cream mixture.

About This Recipe

Chicken Chilaquiles with Green Salsa is a Tex Mex breakfast recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 6 hrs 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, and Corn Tortilla. Each serving provides about 377.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Chicken Chilaquiles with Green Salsa?
It is a Tex-Mex salsa recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dinner or lunch.
What is Chicken Chilaquiles with Green Salsa made of?
The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Corn Tortilla, Cotija Cheese. The full list of 14 is above.
What goes well with Chicken Chilaquiles with Green Salsa?
Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Chicken Chilaquiles with Green Salsa?
About 6 hrs 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 6 hrs 10 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 377.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Chicken Chilaquiles with Green Salsa easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.

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