Enchiladas Verdes
Tender chicken-filled tortillas smothered in a vibrant green salsa and melted cheese for an authentic Mexican comfort meal.
⏱ 45 minServes 4Mexican
Ingredients
- •2 lbs tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- •2 jalapeños
- •1/2 white onion
- •1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- •3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- •8 corn tortillas
- •2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
- •1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- •2 cloves garlic
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions
- 1Roast tomatillos, jalapeños, half the onion, and garlic on a hot skillet for 8-10 minutes until charred, then blend with cilantro, crema, and salt until smooth.
- 2Heat oil in a small pan and fry the salsa verde for 3 minutes, then set aside.
- 3Mix shredded chicken with 1/2 cup of the green salsa and season with salt.
- 4Warm tortillas in a dry skillet and dip each one briefly in the remaining warm salsa.
- 5Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture and 2 tablespoons of cheese, roll tightly, and arrange seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- 6Pour remaining green salsa over the enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- 7Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 8Garnish with fresh cilantro and thinly sliced onion before serving.
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