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Enchiladas Verdes

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A vibrant and comforting dish of enchiladas verdes made with tender tortillas, savory shredded chicken, and a tangy homemade green tomatillo sauce, topped with melted cheese and fresh garnishes.

Ingredients

  • 10–12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups (300 g) cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 lb (450 g) tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1–2 jalapeño or serrano peppers
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
  • 1 cup (100 g) queso fresco or shredded cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a pot, boil the tomatillos, onion, garlic, and peppers for about 8–10 minutes until softened.
  3. Transfer the cooked ingredients to a blender, add cilantro and broth, and blend until smooth.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan and simmer the green sauce for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. In another pan, heat the remaining oil and lightly fry each tortilla for a few seconds until softened.
  6. Dip each tortilla into the green sauce, fill with shredded chicken, roll tightly, and place in a baking dish.
  7. Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with cheese.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  10. Serve topped with sour cream and additional cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • Use beans or sautéed vegetables for a vegetarian version.
  • Add avocado slices for extra creaminess.
  • Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing peppers.
  • Try different cheeses for varied flavor.
  • Warm or lightly fry tortillas to prevent breaking.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze before or after baking for longer storage.
  • Add extra sauce when reheating if needed.

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