Easy Chilaquiles Verdes

This delicious quick and easy shortcut to chilaquiles verdes gives you authentic Mexican flavor without having to go to the effort of roasting tomatillos and peppers or frying tortillas. It can be served with eggs or chicken for an excellent Mexican breakfast or brunch dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 216 Calories

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste (Optional)
• ½ cup crumbled queso fresco
• ¼ white onion, sliced
• 6 corn tortillas, cut into quarters
• 12 ounces tomatillo verde Mexican cooking sauce (such as Herdez®)
• ¼ cup Mexican crema, crema fresca

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Place corn tortilla pieces on the prepared baking sheet and spray with cooking spray.

Step 4

Combine tortillas and tomatillo sauce in a skillet over medium heat and simmer until tortillas have softened, about 5 minutes. Spoon mixture into individual ramekins. Top with queso fresco, crema, and sliced onions. Garnish with cilantro.