CHILAQUILES

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this is a great recipe if you have leftover chicken or want to dress up a whole roasted chicken. also great to bring to a party as an appetizer

Provided by afr0bunny

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs tomatillos
4 garlic cloves
1 large jalapeno, stemmed and diced
1/4 cup packed cilantro
1 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
1/2 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1 scallion, diced small
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup mexican farmer cheese
8 cups tortilla chips
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 450°F.
  • in a food processor/blender, puree the tomatillos, garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro until smooth.
  • in a large saucepan, heat oil over high heat, add cumin and coriander, and cook about 30 seconds.
  • add the puree to pan, bring to a boil, and cook until sauce dulls and darkens slightly (about 3 min).
  • season with salt and pepper.
  • in a bowl, toss the chicken with 1/2 of the puree mixture, 1/2 the jack/cheddar mix, the farmer's cheese, and the scallions
  • toss chips with remaining puree.
  • in a rectangular baking dish, layer chips on the bottom, then chicken, then another layer of chips.
  • top with remaining cheese.
  • bake until cheese on top is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.8, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 122.5, Sodium 339.3, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 7.5, Protein 42.5

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