Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

March 30, 2026 Prep: 25min Cook: 25min 6 servings Medium
Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

These enchiladas verdes are comfort food at its best — tender tortillas wrapped around seasoned chicken, covered in a vibrant tomatillo sauce, topped with melted cheese and a drizzle of crema.

Ingredients

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 500g tomatillos, husked
  • 2 jalapeño peppers
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese
  • Mexican crema or sour cream
  • Vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper

Nutrition Facts

380
Calories
26g
Protein
30g
Carbs
18g
Fat

Instructions

  1. 1
    Roast tomatillos, jalapeños, garlic, and onion under the broiler until charred, about 8 minutes.
  2. 2
    Blend roasted vegetables with cilantro and chicken broth until smooth. Season with salt.
  3. 3
    Lightly fry corn tortillas in oil for 10 seconds each side to soften. Drain on paper towels.
  4. 4
    Mix shredded chicken with 1/2 cup of cheese and a few spoonfuls of green sauce.
  5. 5
    Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture, roll up, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  6. 6
    Pour remaining green sauce over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
  7. 7
    Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling. Drizzle with crema before serving.
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