Authentic Mexican Enchiladas Verdes

Name: Authentic Mexican Enchiladas Verdes
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh tomatillos; 2-3 serrano peppers; 1/2 cup white onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon lime juice; Salt; 2 cups cooked chicken; 1/2 cup white onion; 1 cup queso fresco; Salt and pepper; 8 corn tortillas; Vegetable oil; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup queso fresco; Fresh cilantro leaves

With Fresh Tomatillo Sauce

Indulge in these savory enchiladas coated in a vibrant tomatillo sauce for a classic taste of Mexico.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Tomatillo Sauce

1 lb fresh tomatillos

husked and rinsed

2-3 serrano peppers

stemmed

1/2 cup white onion

chopped

2 cloves garlic

peeled

1/4 cup fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon lime juice

Salt

to taste

For the Chicken Filling

2 cups cooked chicken

shredded

1/2 cup white onion

finely chopped

1 cup queso fresco

crumbled

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Enchiladas

8 corn tortillas

Vegetable oil

for frying

For Garnishing

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup queso fresco

crumbled

Fresh cilantro leaves

Preparation

Preparing the Tomatillo Sauce

Boil Tomatillos and Peppers

Place tomatillos and serrano peppers in a saucepan; cover with water and bring to a boil.

Simmer Tomatillos

Simmer for 10 minutes or until tomatillos are soft.

Blend Sauce

Blend tomatillos, peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice until smooth. Season with salt.

Ensure the tomatillo sauce is completely cooled before blending to avoid burns.

Preparing the Chicken Filling

Combine Ingredients

In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, chopped onion, and crumbled queso fresco.

Season Filling

Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.

Mix Thoroughly

Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.

Cooking Process

Assemble Enchiladas

Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll tightly.

Lightly toast tortillas before filling; it enhances their flavor.

Fry Tortillas

Heat oil in a skillet, then quickly fry each tortilla filled with chicken mixture until golden.

Bake Enchiladas

Arrange fried tortillas in a baking dish, pour tomatillo sauce over, and bake for 15-20 minutes at 350°F.

Plating & Serving