Mexico • Main course

Enchiladas Verdes

Corn tortillas filled with chicken and covered in tomatillo salsa.

Savory
Prep25 min
Cook30 min
Servings4

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Simmer tomatillos, jalapeno, onion and garlic in water for 10 minutes. Drain and blend with cilantro, stock and salt.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Heat 15 ml oil in a saucepan, add salsa carefully and simmer 8 minutes.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Heat remaining oil and warm tortillas briefly until flexible. Fill with chicken and roll seam-side down into a baking dish.

  4. 04

    Step 4

    Cover generously with hot salsa and bake at 190°C for 15–20 minutes until chicken filling reaches 74°C.

  5. 05

    Step 5

    Top with crumbled queso fresco and crema before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.

Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested