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Chilaquiles Mexicana

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
65 min
TOTAL TIME
90 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Chilaquiles Mexicana
Ingredients
  • 8 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
  • 1 white onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 poblano pepper, peeled and seeded
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
  • 3/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 leaves fresh mint
  • salt to taste
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 12 (6 inch) white corn tortillas, cut into 3 strips
  • 3/4 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to its highest temperature setting, which is 375 degrees F (or 190 degrees C).
2
Combine tomatillos, onion, poblano pepper, jalapeño pepper, cilantro, garlic, mint, and salt in a blender until you achieve a smooth consistency. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer, gradually increasing heat until you reach a boil. Reduce the heat to a low setting and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
3
Add chicken to the tomatillo sauce and continue to cook until it's heated through, approximately 5 minutes more.
4
Heat a generous amount of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry tortilla strips in batches until they're crispy and lightly browned, taking around 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Drain the strips on a plate lined with paper towels.
5
Arrange about half of the fried tortillas in a 2-quart baking dish; spread half of the tomatillo sauce over the tortillas. Mix pepper Jack cheese and Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl; sprinkle half of the cheese mix over the tomatillo sauce. Repeat this layering process.
6
Bake the dish in the preheated oven until the cheese is golden and bubbly, taking around 30 to 35 minutes. Allow it to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.