Enchiladas Verdes
Corn tortillas rolled with shredded chicken and smothered in a tangy tomatillo salsa.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 12 Corn tortillas
- 3 cups Shredded cooked chicken
- 28 ounces Salsa verde (tomatillo sauce)
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
- 2 tablespoons Red onion, finely diced(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 2
In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken with 1/2 cup of the salsa verde and the sour cream to keep the filling moist.
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Lightly fry each tortilla for about 5-10 seconds per side until soft and pliable. Drain on paper towels.
- 4
Dip a softened tortilla into the remaining salsa verde to coat lightly.
- 5
Place a portion of the chicken mixture in the center of the tortilla, roll it up tightly, and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- 6
Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- 7
Pour the remaining salsa verde over the assembled enchiladas and sprinkle evenly with the shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- 8
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- 9
Garnish with chopped cilantro and red onion before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
485
kcal
Protein
32
g
Carbs
38
g
Fat
24
g
Fiber
5
g
Sugar
6
g
Sodium
980
mg
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