Chilaquiles Verdes

Chilaquiles Verdes

Updated February 12, 2026

Tortilla chips in tangy green tomatillo salsa. Mexican breakfast, green version.

Cook time
30 min
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  • 6 cup tortilla chips
  • 2 cup salsa verde
  • 1 cup shredded chicken
  • 1 batch crema, cheese, cilantro

Instructions

Heat the salsa verde
Pour 2 cups green salsa (salsa verde made from tomatillos) into a large skillet over medium heat (325-350°F surface). Bring to a simmer. Add a splash of chicken broth if too thick.
Equipment
  • large skillet
Ingredients
  • salsa verde (2 cup)
Braise the protein
Add 1.5 cups shredded cooked chicken to the salsa. Stir to coat and warm through. Add about 6 cups tortilla chips. Toss gently to coat. Cook 2-3 minutes until chips soften slightly but retain some crunch.
Ingredients
  • shredded chicken (1 cup)
  • tortilla chips (6 cup)
Cook the eggs
Fry 2-4 eggs in butter in a separate pan, sunny-side up with runny yolks.
Equipment
  • pan
Add the final drizzle
Divide chilaquiles between plates. Top with fried eggs. Drizzle with crema, crumble queso fresco, add sliced avocado and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
Ingredients
  • crema, cheese, cilantro (1 batch)

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