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Chilaquiles with Salsa Verde

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By: LalainePosted: 02/17/2018Updated: 11/02/2020
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Chilaquiles with Salsa Verde for the perfect Mexican breakfast or brunch. Loaded with crunchy corn tortillas, salsa verde sauce, and cheese, it’s pure comfort food!

Chilaquiles with Salsa Verde topped with sour cream and chopped cilantro with avocado slices on the side on a plate
Chilaquiles with Salsa Verde

What do we do when we have homemade tomatillo sauce and days-old corn tortillas lying around? We make Chee-lah-kee-less!

cut corn tortillas, eggs, shredded cheese, tomatillo sauce, chopped onions, cilantro

What is Chilaquiles?

Chilaquiles is a classic Mexican dish made of days-old tortillas cut into quarters, crisp-fried, and then smothered with green tomatillo or red tomato sauce and cheese.

It is typically eaten for breakfast or brunch with a side of refried beans and topped with queso fresco, crema, chopped onions, and avocado slices. Fried or scrambled eggs and pulled chicken are also common additions for a truly hearty peasant fare.

crispy fried tortilla chips on a paper-lined plate

Tips on how to make homemade tortilla chips

The heart of every chilaquiles recipe is the crunchy corn tortilla chips. Make sure to check out these tips below.

  • Use dried out tortillas as they fry up crispier. Stale tortillas are best to use as they have lost their moisture or if using fresh ones, take them out of the bag and leave out overnight. You can also lay the tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake in a 350 F oven for about 3 to 5 minutes to dry out.
  • Use oil with a high smoke point such as canola, grapeseed, safflower, or peanut oil. Fry at an optimal temperature of 350 F. Too high heat and the tortillas will burn before they are adequately crisp, too low heat and the tortillas will absorb a lot more grease.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan, add enough chips to cover the bottom of the pan without overlapping.

salsa verde sauce in a blender

Salsa Verde sauce

The simple green sauce is made of tomatillos, jalapenos, chopped onions, garlic, lime juice, and salt.  It has a tangy, zesty flavor, and less heat than the red salsas.

You can make it from scratch or use store-bought. My favorite brand is Herdez and it’s readily available at most major supermarkets.

tomatillo sauce with beaten eggs in cast-iron skillet

Cooking instructions

  • Deep-fry day-old tortillas until crispy. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
  • In a wide pan over medium heat, saute onions in about 1 tablespoon oil until softened.
  • Add salsa verde or roja of choice (you can use bottled salsas from the store or make it from scratch).
chilaquiles with salsa verde and cheese cooked in a cast iron skillet
Chilaquiles with Salsa Verde
  • Add beaten eggs and cook, stirring as needed, just until it begins to set.
  • Add the fried tortillas and stir until fully coated with the sauce.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

eating salsa verde chilaquiles with a fork

Serving suggestions

  • Chilaquiles are delicious for breakfast or brunch. Spoon the chilaquiles on a serving plate, garnish with chopped onion, cilantro, crema Mexicana, and avocado slices.
  • Serve immediately. This Mexican dish is best enjoyed freshly-cooked.

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @OnionRingsAndThings on Facebook and Instagram!

Chilaquiles with Salsa Verde topped with sour cream and chopped cilantro with avocado slices on the side on a plate
4.50 from 2 votes

Chilaquiles with Salsa Verde

Chilaquiles recipe with freshly-fried corn tortillas and homemade tomatillo salsa verde sauce. This Mexican classic dish is hearty, tasty, and great for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Author: Lalaine
Course: Breakfast
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4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 dozen stale corn tortillas, cut into quarters
  • canola oil
  • salt to taste
  • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups Tomatillo Salsa Verde sauce
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Garnishes

  • 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup crema de mexicana
  • 1/2 small red onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro, stemmed and chopped
  • 1 avocado, pitted and sliced

For the Tomatillo Salsa Verde Sauce

  • 1 pound tomatillos, husked
  • 2 jalapeno peppers
  • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
  • juice from 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • salt to taste
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Instructions

  • In a pan over medium heat, heat about 2 inches deep of oil. 
  • Separate the cut tortillas and add in batches to the pan. Deep-fry, stirring regularly, until golden brown and crisp. 
  • With a slotted spoon, remove fried tortillas from pan, drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
  • In another pan, heat about 1 tablespoon of oil until it begins to shimmer. Add onions and cook until softened.
  •  Add salsa verde and simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes. 
  • Add eggs and stir together until eggs begin to set.
  • Add fried tortillas and gently toss to coat with sauce for about 1 to 2 minutes. 
  • Sprinkle with jack cheese, cover,  and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is begins to melt.
  • Transfer onto serving plates, drizzle with crema Mexicana, and sprinkle with queso fresco, red onions, and cilantro. Garnish with sliced avocados. Serve immediately.

For the Tomatillo Salsa Verde

  • Peel and discard papery husks from tomatillos. Wash tomatillos well under cold running water to rinse off any sticky coating. Drain well. 
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine tomatillos, jalapenos and enough water to cover. for about 5 to 8 minutes or until softened. Remove from water.
  • In a food processor or blender, combine tomatillos, chili peppers, onions, cilantro, garlic and lime juice. Pulse a few times to desired consistency. Season with salt to taste.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 307kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 106mg, Sodium: 999mg, Potassium: 334mg, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 1040IU, Vitamin C: 6.4mg, Calcium: 235mg, Iron: 0.7mg

“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”

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  1. Mira says

    Posted on 4/24/18 at 1:45 pm

    5 stars
    It looks amazing and I’m sure it is delicious. I will cook it for my family in short time

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 4/27/18 at 9:55 am

      Thanks, Mira!

      Reply
  2. Emily says

    Posted on 3/2/18 at 6:20 am

    Oh wow this looks so good~ I need to try this recipe out!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 3/3/18 at 7:26 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Indrani says

    Posted on 3/1/18 at 11:04 pm

    Wow Very detailed recipe presentation. Looks like a great dish for me to try.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 4/17/18 at 3:33 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Natalia says

    Posted on 3/1/18 at 12:51 am

    This dish looks so delicious! I’ll try it out at home … and I hope it will be the same tasty as yours. 🙂

    Reply

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