Enchiladas Verdes
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4.6
237 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
418 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Enchiladas Verdes
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Make the best enchiladas verdes with shredded chicken and homemade tomatillo salsa verde. An easy weeknight Mexican dish perfect for dinner!
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Ingredients
For the salsa verde
- 1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 3 jalapeno peppers, stemmed (and seeded, if desired)
- ½ medium white onion, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup cilantro (stems and leaves)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (about ½ lime)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
For the enchiladas
- 12 corn or flour tortillas
- ¼ cup Vegetable oil, plus more as needed
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 2 cups shredded cheese
For serving
- Thinly sliced red onion
- chopped cilantro
- Mexican crema
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Instructions
- Make the salsa verde. Add the tomatillos, jalapeños, and garlic to a large baking sheet. Roast directly under the broiler for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the tomatillos and peppers are charred.
- Add the roasted tomatillos, jalapeños, garlic, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to a large blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- If using corn tortillas: Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and heat them in the microwave for 1 minute, flipping them halfway through until all of them are warm and pliable.If using flour tortillas: Microwave the tortillas on a plate for 1 minute, flipping them halfway through until all of them are warm and pliable.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Assemble the enchiladas by pouring ½ cup of the salsa verde onto the bottom of a large 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Spoon about 2 ½ tablespoons of shredded chicken onto a tortilla, roll it up and place it in the baking dish seam side down. Continue until all the tortillas have been filled. You may need to add more filling if using flour tortillas since they’re often larger.
- Pour the remaining salsa verde on top and sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese has melted and the sauce starts to bubble.
- Garnish with a generous drizzle of Mexican crema, thinly sliced red onion, and freshly chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Shredded chicken: You whip up my quick homemade shredded chicken or use a store-bought rotisserie chicken and shred it at home.
- Shredded cheese: You can use a shredded Mexican-blend cheese, Monterey Jack, or a more traditional cheese like Chihuahua or Oaxaca cheese.
- To make these using the more authentic and traditional Mexican method: Shallow fry corn tortillas in a little oil for about 5-10 seconds per side to help them become pliable and prevent them from becoming too soggy. Drain off any excess oil, then dip each fried tortilla into the warm salsa verde. Place the smothered tortilla on a plate, add the filling, and roll it up. Top with any remaining sauce and a sprinkle of queso fresco or cotija cheese.
- Make ahead. You can make the salsa verde and shredded chicken filling ahead of time and assemble it when you’re ready to eat.
- Spruce up the filling. Enchiladas verdes are usually made with a simple shredded chicken filling but feel free to kick it up a notch and mix in a dollop of sour cream, more shredded cheese, chopped onions, or even corn for extra flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2enchiladas
Calories
418kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
682mg
(28%)
Potassium
479mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
526IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
248mg
(25%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2enchiladas | |
| Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 682mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 479mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 526IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 248mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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