Green Chicken Chilaquiles Stew

• 2 c Chicken stock
• 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tb Vegetable oil; plus
• 1 c Vegetable oil
• 1 Onion; chopped
• 3 Garlic cloves; minced
• 2 c Tomatillo Salsa (Green Salsa); see * Note
• 10 sm Corn Tortillas; see * Note cut 1/2" wide strips
• 1 bn Cilantro; leaves chopped
• 1/4 c Grated Cotija cheese
• 1/4 c Finely-diced onion
• 1/2 c Crema; see * Note

Instructions

1. 1

   * Note: See the "Tomatillo Salsa (Green Salsa)", "Corn Tortillas", and "Crema" recipes which are included in this collection.

2. 2

   Bring chicken stock to boil in deep skillet.

3. 3

   Season chicken with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Add to broth.

5. 5

   Cover and cook until chicken is opaque in center, about 8 minutes.

6. 6

   Transfer chicken to work surface; reserve stock.

7. 7

   Cool chicken.

8. 8

   Shred.

9. 9

   Transfer the Tomatillo Salsa to a medium saucepan.

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    Simmer until reduced to 2 cups, about 10 minutes.

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    Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.

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    Add 1 chopped onion.

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    Saute until soft.

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    Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

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    Add Tomatillo Salsa and reserved stock.

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    Simmer 10 minutes.

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    Pour 1 cup vegetable oil into large skillet.

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    Heat over medium heat.

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    When hot, fry tortillas in batches until golden brown and crisp.

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    Using slotted spoon, transfer tortillas to paper towels and drain.

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    Add shredded chicken to salsa pot.

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    Bring to boil.

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    Add cilantro.

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    Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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    Stir in fried tortilla chips.

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    Ladle into bowls.

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    Sprinkle with cheese and finely-chopped onion.

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    Place a dollop of Crema in center and serve.

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    This recipe yields 4 servings.