Epic Green Chicken Chilaquiles: Unlock the Authentic Mexican Flavors

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
6 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
6 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1largeskinless, boneless chicken breast

  • 1(16 ounce) jarsalsa verde, divided

  • 1cupchicken broth

  • 1mediumyellow onion, chopped

  • 1teaspoonchili powder

  • 1teaspoonground cumin

  • ½teaspooncayenne pepper

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

  • 8(6-inch)soft corn tortillas, cut into triangles

  • ½cupsour cream

  • 1tablespoonmilk, or more as needed

  • 2tablespoonscrumbled cotija cheese, or to taste

  • ¼cupchopped fresh cilantro

Cooking Directions

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

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

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

  4. Add shredded chicken, slow cooker sauce, and remaining salsa verde to tortillas. Mix and heat until everything is warmed through.

  5. Meanwhile, stir sour cream and enough milk together so it can be drizzled.

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

Tips

I like to use a mixer to shred my chicken: Add chicken to a large bowl and use an electric mixer on low to shred your meat quickly.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories374
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
17g
21%
Saturated Fat
6g
30%
Cholesterol
52mg
17%
Sodium
797mg
35%
Total Carbohydrate
36g
13%
Dietary Fiber
4g
15%
Protein
19g
38%
Potassium
370mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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