Chilaquiles Recipe
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
Prepare the Ingredients
If using chicken, shred it into bite-sized pieces. If using carnitas, ensure it is warmed and shredded.
- 2
Heat the Green Sauce
In a saucepan, heat the green sauce over medium heat until warm.
Assembly
- 3
Layer the Chips
In a large serving dish, spread half of the tortilla chips across the bottom.
- 4
Add the Sauce
Pour half of the heated green sauce over the chips, ensuring they are well coated.
- 5
Add Chicken or Carnitas
Evenly distribute half of the cooked chicken or carnitas over the sauced chips.
- 6
Repeat Layers
Add the remaining tortilla chips, followed by the rest of the green sauce and the remaining chicken or carnitas.
- 7
Top with Cheese and Sour Cream
Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top, then dollop sour cream over the dish.