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Chilaquiles Verdes

25 min / 4 servings / 11 ingredients
MexicanSkilletBrunchGluten-Free
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Ingredients

  • 12 corn tortillas, cut into triangles
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 cup s salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken, optional
  • 4 fried or poached eggs
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • 1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • fresh cilantro, for topping
  • 1 avocado, sliced

Steps

  1. 1

    Fry tortilla triangles in batches in hot oil until crispy. Drain on paper towels. (Or use store-bought tortilla chips.)

  2. 2

    Heat salsa verde and chicken broth in a large skillet until simmering.

  3. 3

    Add tortilla chips and toss to coat. Cook 1-2 minutes until chips soften slightly but still have some crunch.

  4. 4

    Add shredded chicken if using and toss to warm through.

  5. 5

    Transfer to plates and top with fried eggs, queso fresco, crema, red onion, avocado, and cilantro.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately.

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