Chilaquiles Verdes con Pollo (Green Chicken Chilaquiles)
Crisp tortilla chips simmered briefly in tangy green sauce, piled with shredded chicken, crema, onion and cheese.
Made with Green enchilada sauce and Tostadas and totopos (tortilla chips) and Shredded chicken (pollo deshebrado). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.29 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Warm your ready made shredded chicken (see the base recipe) in a small pan with the oil and a splash of water for 3 minutes until hot all the way through.
3 min - 2
Break the totopos into large pieces. Bring your ready made green enchilada sauce (see the base recipe) to a simmer in a wide frying pan.
- 3
Add the totopos and stir gently for 1 minute until coated and slightly softened at the edges.
1 min - 4
Divide between plates straight away. Top with the chicken, soured cream, queso fresco, onion, avocado and coriander.
Tips
- Chilaquiles are best the moment they are made. Serve straight away so the chips keep some bite.
- Use thick, sturdy chips, or fry your own from stale tortillas, for the best texture.
- Add a fried egg on top for a hearty brunch. It will no longer be egg free.
- If the sauce is thick, loosen it with a splash of the chicken poaching broth.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten at once. Keep leftover sauce and chicken separately in the fridge for up to 2 days. Do not store the dressed chips.
Questions
What is the difference between green and red chilaquiles?
Green chilaquiles use tomatillo sauce and taste fresh, tangy and herby. Red ones use dried chillies and are deeper and smokier.
Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes. Leave out the chicken and use beans, spinach or a fried egg. The green sauce is vegan.
Are shop bought chips OK?
Plain corn chips work well if they are thick. Avoid flavoured chips, which can taste odd and may contain gluten.
Is it dairy free?
Leave out the soured cream and queso fresco and add more avocado for a dairy free plate.
More made with green enchilada sauce
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.