- 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, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup farmer cheese
- 1 scallion, sliced
- 6 ounces tortilla chips
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. 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.
- 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.
- 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.