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