Reply #11: Chilaquiles recipe I use

[politicat]

took it to a potluck solstice party today and it was well received....

1/2 pound tortilla chips or dried tortillas or similar
1 pound ground pork, carnitas, picadillo, or a whole B/S chicken breast
2 cloves (or more) garlic, minced
2 TB vegetable oil
3 oz can green chiles - fire roasted if possible
1/2 pound grated Jack cheese
1 medium onion, diced
2 cups milk or fir a thicker sauce, half and half
jalapenos to taste

Cook the meat or, if using leftovers, reheat to 170. If using a chicken breast, poach, then cool to handling temp, then shred.
Saute the onions and garlic in the olive oil. When wilted, add the milk and bring to a boil. Salt and pepper to taste. Add meat and mix until well coated. Remove from heat and set aside.

Layer the 9x13 baking pan with chips or dried tortillas to a depth of about an inch for chips. Ladle in half of the sauce mixture. Sprinkle on half of the cheese, then the green chiles. Start over with the chips, the sauce, the cheese, and add jalapenos to the top. Add any other garnishes, then bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. Serve with salsa.