This recipe was a little time consuming, but it turned out really good. I couldn't find "farmers cheese" but used queso cheese and it was just fine. Could of used more though. I LOVE cheese! Never had tomatillos before. They are surprisingly good. Wasn't sure if I was gonna like it! (not a good photographer, looks like the lens is kinda fogged up! tee hee!)
Chicken Chilaquiles
TOTAL TIME: 35 MIN 4 TO 6 SERVINGS
Chilaquiles is a Mexican dish originally created to use up leftovers. It's traditionally made with corn tortillas, chiles, cheese and meat that are either tossed together and sauteed or layered like lasagna and baked.
ingredients
1 1/2 pounds fresh tomatillos—husked, rinsed and halved
2 large garlic cloves
1 large jalapeno—halved lengthwise, stemmed and seeded
1/4 cup packed cilantro
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound shredded cooked chicken (3 cups), at room temperature
1 1/2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese (6 ounces)
1/2 cup farmer cheese (4 ounces)
1 scallion, sliced
One 6-ounce bag tortilla chips (8 cups)
1/4 cup sour cream
directions
1. Preheat the oven to 450°. In a blender or food processor, puree the tomatillos, garlic, jalapeno and cilantro until smooth. In a large saucepan, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the cumin and coriander and cook over high heat until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the tomatillo puree, bring to a boil and cook until the sauce loses its bright green color, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
2. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 3/4 cup of the pepper Jack, the farmer cheese, scallion and half of the tomatillo sauce; season with salt and pepper. In another bowl, toss the tortilla chips with the remaining sauce.
3. Spread half of the chips in an 8-by-11-inch baking dish; top with the chicken and cover with the remaining tortilla chips. Don't pack the chips down. Dollop the sour cream over the chips and sprinkle with the remaining 3/4 cup of pepper Jack. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is browned. Serve at once.
This recipe was a little time consuming, but it turned out really good. I couldn't find "farmers cheese" but used queso cheese and it was just fine. Could of used more though. I LOVE cheese! Never had tomatillos before. They are surprisingly good. Wasn't sure if I was gonna like it!
I love to spend hours browsing antique stores. I love bringing home something from the past. It has always interested me since I was little. Wondering who used the item. If they got it for a gift, if they bought it a dime store or if it was lovingly handmade. If they cherished it, if it was handed down or maybe if they "regifted it". ha ha
