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Creamy green chilaquiles with chicken

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients
  

For the chilaquiles
  • 8 corn tortillas (preferably day-old), cut into medium triangles
  • 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 cooked chicken breast, shredded (about 200 grams)
  • 1/4 cup white onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Mexican crema (plus more for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup queso fresco, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup pickled red onions (optional, for garnish)
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
  • salt, to taste
For the creamy green sauce
  • 4 tomatillos, husked
  • 1 large poblano pepper, roasted, peeled and deseeded
  • 1/4 white onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup Mexican crema
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Boil the 4 tomatillos in a small pot for 5 to 6 minutes until they soften and turn a lighter green.
  2. Meanwhile, roast the poblano pepper over an open flame or hot skillet, turning often until the skin is charred. Place in a plastic bag for 5 minutes so it steams, then peel, deseed and transfer to a blender.
  3. Add tomatillos, 1/4 onion, garlic, 1/4 cup cilantro, 1/4 cup crema, 1/4 milk and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  4. Next fry the tortillas. Heat about 1 cup of vegetable oil in a deep skillet. Fry the tortilla triangles in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  5. In a large skillet, sauté the sliced white onion in a bit of oil until translucent (2–3 minutes). Pour in the creamy green sauce and cook over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly. If it gets too thick, add a splash more milk.
  6. Turn off the heat and add the fried tortillas to the skillet. Gently fold them into the sauce until well coated. Cover and let sit for 1 minute.
  7. Place a generous portion of saucy chilaquiles on each plate. Top with the shredded chicken, evenly spread.
  8. Garnish with queso fresco, a few spoonfuls of crema, pickled red onions and fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately while warm and slightly crunchy. Add sunny side up eggs or a side of refried beans for extra protein, if desired.