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Tortilla Triangles in Tomatillo Sauce (Chilaquiles)

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 9
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by: Tablespoon Kitchens
Updated Jul 17, 2017
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Ingredients

  • 12 soft corn tortillas (6-inch), cut into 8 wedges (triangles) each
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Tomatillo Sauce

  • 1 lb tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup chopped white onion
  • 1 serrano chile, seeded
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 3/4 cup Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

Fillings

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (3 oz)

Toppings

  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream, if desired
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 425°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with foil. Brush tortilla triangles with 2 tablespoons of the oil; place in single layer on cookie sheets. Bake about 10 minutes, turning over twice, just until triangles begin to crisp; set aside.
  • 2
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Cook tomatillos, onion, chile and garlic 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until tomatillos and chile blacken and blister and onion and garlic are tender.
  • 3
    In blender, place tomatillo mixture and all remaining Tomatillo Sauce ingredients. Cover; blend about 30 seconds on medium speed or until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides if necessary. Into same skillet, pour Tomatillo Sauce; cook over medium-high heat 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • 4
    Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange half the triangles in baking dish (do not overlap). Top triangles by layering with half of the chicken and cheese Fillings ingredients; pour half of the Tomatillo Sauce over cheese. Repeat layering with remaining triangles, chicken and Tomatillo Sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with Toppings ingredients.

Nutrition Information

240 Calories, 11g Total Fat, 14g Protein, 19g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
240
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
11g
18%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
13%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
30mg
11%
Sodium
570mg
24%
Potassium
290mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
19g
6%
Dietary Fiber
2g
11%
Sugars
3g
Protein
14g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
30%
30%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

  • Progresso® chicken broth provides a simple addition to a chilaquiles made with corn tortillas, tomatillos and chicken – a delicious Mexican side dish.
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