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Enchiladas Verdes

Enchiladas Verdes

Tortillas rolled with chicken or cheese, bathed in tangy green salsa, topped with crema and cheese.

30
Prep (min)
25
Cook (min)
55
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • 12 small Corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Rotisserie chicken
  • 1 lb Tomatillos
  • 3 whole Serrano peppers
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 0.5 medium Onion
  • 1 cup Cilantro
  • 0.5 cup Mexican crema
  • 1 cup crumbled Queso fresco
  • 0.5 cup Chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup Vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Roast tomatillos, serranos, and 2 garlic cloves under broiler until blackened in spots, about 8 minutes. Turn halfway.

    💡 For the best enchiladas, use fresh corn tortillas and warm them before rolling to prevent cracking. The salsa verde should be bright and tangy - taste and adjust acidity with lime.

  2. 2

    Blend roasted vegetables with remaining garlic, half the onion, half the cilantro, and broth until smooth. Season with salt.

    💡 For the best enchiladas, use fresh corn tortillas and warm them before rolling to prevent cracking. The salsa verde should be bright and tangy - taste and adjust acidity with lime.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in skillet to 350°F. Dip each tortilla briefly in the salsa (5 seconds per side) to soften, then fill with chicken and roll tightly.

    💡 For the best enchiladas, use fresh corn tortillas and warm them before rolling to prevent cracking. The salsa verde should be bright and tangy - taste and adjust acidity with lime.

  4. 4

    Place seam-side down in baking dish. Pour remaining salsa over enchiladas. Top with crema, queso fresco, and remaining onion/cilantro.

    💡 For the best enchiladas, use fresh corn tortillas and warm them before rolling to prevent cracking. The salsa verde should be bright and tangy - taste and adjust acidity with lime.

  5. 5

    Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling. The edges should be slightly crispy.

    💡 For the best enchiladas, use fresh corn tortillas and warm them before rolling to prevent cracking. The salsa verde should be bright and tangy - taste and adjust acidity with lime.