Description
Crispy tortilla chips tossed in a bright green tomatillo salsa, topped with creamy avocado, queso fresco, and a drizzle of crema. Chilaquiles Verdes is the ultimate Mexican comfort breakfast, full of bold flavor and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 small Corn Tortillas, cut into quarters
- 1 pound Tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 2 Jalapeños, stemmed
- 2 Garlic Cloves, peeled
- 1/2 White Onion, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 cup Queso Fresco, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Mexican Crema
- 1 Avocado, sliced
- 2 Eggs, fried sunny-side up (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking tortillas. Otherwise, heat oil in a skillet to fry them until crisp and golden. Set aside on paper towels.
- In a saucepan, bring tomatillos, jalapeños, garlic, and onion to a boil in water for 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a blender.
- Add cilantro and salt, then blend until smooth to make the salsa verde.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet, pour in the salsa, and simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the crispy tortilla chips and gently toss to coat them evenly with the warm salsa.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes, just until the chips soften slightly but remain crisp on the edges.
- Serve immediately topped with queso fresco, crema, avocado slices, and fried eggs if desired. Garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- Use day-old tortillas for best crispiness.
- For deeper flavor, roast the tomatillos and jalapeños before blending.
- Keep the salsa and chips separate until serving to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast or Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chilaquiles verdes, Mexican breakfast, tomatillo salsa, tortilla chips, authentic chilaquiles recipe