Jul 14 2026

Chilaquiles Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Tortilla Chips with Green Sauce, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese, Choice of Chicken or Carnitas

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Ingredients

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Chilaquiles Base

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    If using chicken, shred it into bite-sized pieces. If using carnitas, ensure it is warmed and shredded.

  2. 2

    Heat the Green Sauce

    In a saucepan, heat the green sauce over medium heat until warm.

Assembly

  1. 3

    Layer the Chips

    In a large serving dish, spread half of the tortilla chips across the bottom.

  2. 4

    Add the Sauce

    Pour half of the heated green sauce over the chips, ensuring they are well coated.

  3. 5

    Add Chicken or Carnitas

    Evenly distribute half of the cooked chicken or carnitas over the sauced chips.

  4. 6

    Repeat Layers

    Add the remaining tortilla chips, followed by the rest of the green sauce and the remaining chicken or carnitas.

  5. 7

    Top with Cheese and Sour Cream

    Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top, then dollop sour cream over the dish.

Serving

  1. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Optionally, garnish with fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, or avocado before serving.

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