Chilaquiles Verde Taco
Salsa-verde-soaked tortilla chips, queso fresco, crema, egg, and cilantro.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 15m
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Medium
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Ingredients
- Corn tortilla8
- Stale tortilla chips8
- Tomatillo salsa verde1 cup
- Shredded chicken1 lb
- Egg4
- Crema1 cup
- Queso fresco1 ½ cups
Nutrition
Per serving · estimated
- Calories
- 550
- Fat
- 21g
- Carbs
- 55g
- Protein
- 34g
Instructions
- 1
Simmer down
Simmer the stale tortilla chips in hot salsa verde until they hydrate and soften, yet retain slight structural resistance in the center.
- 2
Arrange & plate
Place this mixture inside a fresh corn tortilla.
- 3
Top & garnish
Top with warmed shredded chicken, a sunny-side-up egg, streaks of Mexican crema, and crumbled queso fresco.
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