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Authentic Mexican enchiladas recipe for home cooks

Name: Authentic Mexican enchiladas recipe for home cooks
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 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; 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped; 1 cup queso fresco, crumbled; Salt and pepper, to taste; 8 corn tortillas; Vegetable oil, for frying; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup queso fresco, crumbled; Fresh cilantro leaves

Master the art of creating authentic Mexican enchiladas using fresh corn tortillas and a savory homemade sauce. This classic recipe delivers bold flavors that will impress your dinner guests every time.

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·By Ethan Brooks·February 2, 2026

Authentic Mexican enchiladas recipe for home cooks — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Tomatillo Sauce

For the Chicken Filling

For the Enchiladas

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 480 kcal
Protein: 28.5 g
Carbs: 34.5 g
Fat: 27.1 g
Fiber: 5.1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1919 kcal
Protein: 114 g
Carbs: 138.1 g
Fat: 108.4 g
Fiber: 20.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 lb fresh tomatillos husked and rinsed	100	4	22	1	6
2-3 serrano peppers stemmed	15	0.6	3.6	0.2	1.4
1/2 cup white onion chopped	30	0.9	7	0.1	1.3
2 cloves garlic peeled	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
1/4 cup fresh cilantro	1	0.1	0.1	0	0.1
1 tablespoon lime juice	4	0	1.4	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 cups cooked chicken shredded	450	70	0	16	0
1/2 cup white onion finely chopped	30	0.9	7	0.1	1.3
1 cup queso fresco crumbled	320	20	8	24	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
8 corn tortillas	400	10	82	9	10
Vegetable oil for frying	240	0	0	28	0
1/2 cup sour cream	240	3	5	24	0
1/4 cup queso fresco crumbled	80	5	2	6	0
Fresh cilantro leaves	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Tomatillo Sauce

1
Boil Tomatillos and Peppers
Place tomatillos and serrano peppers in a saucepan; cover with water and bring to a boil.
2
Simmer Tomatillos
Simmer for 10 minutes or until tomatillos are soft.
3
Blend Sauce
Blend tomatillos, peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice until smooth. Season with salt.
Tip: Ensure the tomatillo sauce is completely cooled before blending to avoid burns.

Preparing the Chicken Filling

1
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, chopped onion, and crumbled queso fresco.
2
Season Filling
Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
3
Mix Thoroughly
Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.

How to Make Authentic Mexican enchiladas recipe for home cooks

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Assemble Enchiladas
Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll tightly.
2
Fry Tortillas
Heat oil in a skillet, then quickly fry each tortilla filled with chicken mixture until golden.
3
Bake Enchiladas
Arrange fried tortillas in a baking dish, pour tomatillo sauce over, and bake for 15-20 minutes at 350°F.