Best 20 Enchiladas Verde Recipes

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Enchiladas verdes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Originating from Mexico, these enchiladas are typically made with a green sauce made from tomatillos, green chiles, and onions, which is poured over corn tortillas filled with various fillings such as shredded chicken, cheese, potatoes, or beans. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to create the perfect enchiladas verdes.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS VERDE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 cup tomatillo salsa
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. oil
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chiles, drained
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a Touch of PHILADELPHIA
8 flour tortillas (6 inch)

Steps:

  • 1. HEAT oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. MIX sour cream and salsa until well blended.
  • 3. Cook and stir onions and garlic in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat 4 to 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • 4. Stir in chicken, 1 cup sour cream mixture, chiles and 1/2 cup cheese .
  • 5. SPOON about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla
  • 6. Roll up.
  • 7. Place, seam-sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with remaining tomatillo sauce and cheese. Cover.
  • 8. BAKE 15 to 20 min. or until heated through.
  • Serving Suggestion:
  • Serve with a side of hot cooked rice to round out the meal.
  • Special Extra:
  • Sprinkle with chopped tomatoes and sliced green onions just before serving.
  • Variation:
  • Prepare as directed, omitting the oil and substituting 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef for the chicken. Brown meat with onions and garlic; continue as directed.
  • How to Shred Cooked Chicken:
  • Place cooked chicken on cutting board. Use 2 forks or your fingers to pull meat lengthwise in opposite directions, separating it into long shreds.

CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS VERDE



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Enjoy the dining out experience at home with this restaurant-inspired recipe.

Provided by Kraft

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 cup tomatillo salsa
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons oil
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
1 ½ cups KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a Touch of PHILADELPHIA
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix sour cream and salsa until well blended. Cook and stir onions and garlic in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat 4 to 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in chicken, 1 cup sour cream mixture, chiles and 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up. Place, seam-sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with remaining tomatillo sauce and cheese. Cover.
  • Bake 15 to 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 128.6 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 1290.7 mg, Sugar 5 g

SPINACH ENCHILADAS VERDE



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This is super simple, and even hard-core Texan meat eaters who have never eaten a vegetable in their lives like it. You can substitute yogurt for the sour cream if you want a lighter version.

Provided by NICEGIRL512

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup light sour cream
1 (7 ounce) can green salsa
1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (10 ounce) package corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, stir together half of the sour cream and the green salsa. Spread enough to coat the bottom into a 9x13 inch baking dish. On each tortilla, spread a small amount of the salsa and sour cream in the center. Lay a small handful of spinach over that, and sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. Roll up, secure with a toothpick and place into the baking dish. When all of the tortillas are in the pan, pour the remaining salsa over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until the enchiladas are browned and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 49.3 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 392.7 mg, Sugar 2 g

ONE-PAN SHRIMP ENCHILADAS VERDE



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If the only thing holding you back from making enchilada verde tonight is the idea of standing over the countertop, stuffing and rolling tortillas, read on. These layered lasagna-style enchiladas cut your work in half. Instead, put all your effort into making a nearly effortless verde sauce with pan-roasted tomatillos, jalapeño and onion. Once that's done, there is little to do but layer and simmer: The shrimp cooks in minutes in the tomatillo bath. For the best flavor, look for wild-caught Gulf or Argentine shrimp. Then, the only challenge here is deciding how to portion fairly for four people (hint: be generous). If you make this in cast-iron, store any leftovers in glass or plastic in the fridge - the sauce is too acidic to spend a long time in a cast-iron pan - and reheat lightly over a very low flame. (Note, too, that the sauce can be made up to two days ahead, and refrigerated.)

Provided by Sarah Copeland

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 corn tortillas
1 jalapeño, seeds removed
2 pounds tomatillos, husks removed (about 20 tomatillos)
2 small red onions, peeled and sliced into rings
1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves and stems, plus leaves for garnish
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined and roughly chopped (patted dry if wet)
6 ounces cotija or queso anejo, crumbled (about 1 1/2 cups)
Mexican crema or crème fraîche, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, fry tortillas two at a time, until soft and lightly brown on the edges, about 30 seconds to 1 minute per side, and set aside.
  • Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan, along with jalapeño and tomatillos. Increase the heat to high and cook, covered, until tomatillos and jalapeño are blistered and starting to wilt, about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add about 3/4 of the onions, reserving a few slices for garnish, reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until the onions are soft and the tomatillos start to slump. Remove from heat to cool slightly.
  • Transfer tomatillos, onions and jalapeño to a blender along with most of the cilantro leaves and stems, and salt. Purée until completely smooth.
  • Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat. Carefully add a third of the sauce (it will sizzle) and lower heat to medium-low. Layer four tortillas, overlapping slightly, along the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle all the shrimp and half the cotija over tortillas. Drizzle in another third of the sauce, followed by the remaining tortillas, sauce and cotija. Cook, covered, over medium-low until shrimp is cooked through and the sauce is thickened and bubbly, and browning a bit around the edges, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat, sprinkle with sliced onions and cilantro and serve with crema or crème fraîche on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 581, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1227 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CREAMY SALSA VERDE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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You can make these creamy salsa verde chicken enchiladas in just 1 hour! Top with chopped cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, and any other desired toppings just before serving. Recipe created by I Heart Eating.

Provided by Shamrock Farms

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup Shamrock Farms® Premium Sour Cream
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup diced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 ½ cups chunky salsa verde
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups chicken broth
½ cup fat free half-and-half
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
10 (6 inch) soft flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Set aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and continue cooking for 30 seconds. Add chicken and salsa verde; stir to warm through.
  • In a separate saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, Shamrock Farms Premium Sour Cream, half-and-half, and cream cheese. Continue stirring until cream cheese melts. Whisk in 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • To assemble, spoon some of the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll tortillas up and place seam-side down in prepared baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over the top. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
  • Cover with greased foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for 15 to 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 77.9 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 738 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

STACKED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH SALSA VERDE AND CHEESE



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Provided by Roberto Santibañez

Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Dairy     Herb     Pepper     Vegetable     Bake     Cinco de Mayo     Dinner     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 poblano chiles* (8 ounces total)
6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
12 (5- to 6-inch-diameter) corn tortillas
4 cups salsa verde , divided
2 cups shredded roasted chicken, divided
3/4 cup sour cream, stirred to loosen, divided
6 ounces grated Emmenthal, Muenster, or Mexican Chihuahua cheese (about 1 1/2 cups packed)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Pickled red onions
*Fresh green chiles; available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets.

Steps:

  • Char chiles directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened all over. Enclose in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed, then cut into 2x1/2-inch strips.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tortilla to skillet; cook until slightly softened, about 15 seconds per side, turning with tongs. Transfer tortilla to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining tortillas, adding oil to skillet as needed.
  • Spread 1/2 cup salsa over bottom of 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish. Arrange 4 tortillas over salsa, covering bottom of dish completely, overlapping slightly, and extending about 1 1/2 inches up sides of dish. Scatter 1 cup chicken over tortillas, then half of poblano strips. Spoon 1 1/2 cups salsa over, spreading evenly. Spoon 1/4 cup sour cream over in small dollops. Cover with 4 tortillas, overlapping slightly. Layer with remaining 1 cup chicken, remaining poblanos, 1 cup salsa, and 1/4 cup sour cream. Cover with remaining 4 tortillas, then 1 cup salsa, and remaining 1/4 cup sour cream. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake casserole until bubbling and cheese is lightly browned, about 35 minutes. Cut into 6 pieces; divide among plates. Sprinkle with cilantro. Spoon pickled red onions alongside; serve.

SHRIMP AND COTIJA ENCHILADAS WITH SALSA VERDE AND CREMA MEXICANA



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If the poblanos aren't hot enough, add some chopped jalapeños to the salsa verde. Garnish enchiladas with fresh avocado slices and drizzle with crema mexicana (a nutty cultured cream available at some supermarkets and at Latin markets) or stirred sour cream if crema is unavailable.

Provided by Lena Cederham Birnbaum

Categories     Food Processor     Cheese     High Fiber     Cinco de Mayo     Dinner     Shrimp     Avocado     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 1/2 pounds tomatillos,* husked, rinsed
4 large fresh poblano chiles,* halved lengthwise, cored, seeded
4 unpeeled garlic cloves
2 cups (packed) coarsely chopped fresh cilantro plus additional for garnish
plus additional for garnish
1 cup (packed) chopped green onions
1 1/4 cups chopped red onion plus thinly sliced red onion rounds for garnish
plus thinly sliced red onion rounds for garnish
48 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 5 1/2-to 6-inch-diameter corn tortillas
12 ounces crumbled Cotija or feta cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Line large rimmed baking sheet with foil; brush lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Arrange tomatillos, poblano chiles, cut side down, and garlic cloves on prepared baking sheet. Broil until tomatillos and chiles begin to soften and blacken in several spots, watching closely to prevent burning, about 10 minutes (do not turn). Remove from oven. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer tomatillos to processor. Peel garlic and add to processor. Peel charred parts of chiles; coarsely chop chiles. Add generous 1/3 cup chopped chiles to processor (reserve remaining chiles for enchilada filling). Add 2 cups cilantro and 1 cup green onions to processor; using on/off turns, blend until coarse puree forms. Season salsa verde to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer 1 1/2 cups salsa verde to shallow bowl.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped red onion and sauté until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp, oregano, cumin, and remaining chopped chiles to skillet; sauté just until shrimp are almost opaque but not completely cooked through, tossing often, 3 to 31/2 minutes. Remove shrimp mixture from heat.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush 15x10x2- inch glass baking dish with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spread 1/2 cup salsa verde from processor in bottom of dish. Stack tortillas; wrap in damp paper towels and place on plate. Microwave tortillas on high just until soft and pliable, 1 to 11/2 minutes. Working with 1 tortilla at a time, dip tortilla into bowl with 1 1/2 cups salsa verde, turning to coat both sides evenly. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Place 4 shrimp and some onion-chile mixture down center of tortilla, then sprinkle rounded tablespoonful cheese over. Roll up tortilla, enclosing shrimp and onion-chile filling. Place seam side down in dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas, shrimp, onion-chile mixture, and cheese. Spread 2 cups salsa verde from processor over enchiladas.
  • Bake enchiladas just until heated through and cheese melts, about 20 minutes. Using spatula, transfer 2 enchiladas to each of 6 plates. Spoon any remaining salsa verde over; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Drizzle with crema and garnish with red onion slices and additional chopped cilantro, if desired.
  • Available in the produce section of some supermarkets and at Latin markets.

SALSA VERDE ENCHILADAS



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The lime juice really helps to perk up the flavor of these mild enchiladas. If you want them to be spicier you can serve them with hot sauce or chopped jalapenos on the side. Or if you can find it, you can use the Herdez brand salsa verde hot instead of mild. The recipe originated from Good Housekeeping magazine, but I have made changes to suit my family.

Provided by Sooz Cooks

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups cooked chicken, coarsely shredded
2 (16 ounce) jars salsa verde (such as Herdez brand)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh)
1/4 cup cilantro leaf, chopped
16 corn tortillas
8 ounces sour cream (reduced-fat)
1/2 cup chicken broth
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, coarsely shredded
lime wedge (garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place chicken in a medium bowl. Stir 1 cup salsa verde into chicken to evenly coat. Stir in garlic powder and salt/pepper to taste.
  • Grease a 13" by 9" glass or ceramic baking dish and set aside.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat remaining salsa verde and lime juice to boiling on medium-high. Boil 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 2 tablespoons cilantro; keep warm over very low heat.
  • With tongs, place 1 tortilla in salsa verde mixture; heat 10 seconds. Place tortilla on waxed paper; top with about 1/3 cup shredded-chicken mixture. Roll up tortilla and place, seam side down, in prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken mixture, arranging 12 tortillas in the dish.
  • Stir sour cream and broth into remaining salsa verde mixture in skillet; spoon over filled tortillas. Cover baking dish with foil and bake 15 minutes. Remove foil; sprinkle with cheese and 1 tablespoon cilantro. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts.
  • Serve with lime wedges.

HALIBUT ENCHILADAS WITH SALSA VERDE



Halibut Enchiladas with Salsa Verde image

Categories     Salad     Sauce     Breakfast     Side     Bake     Halibut

Yield makes 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds halibut fillets
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
2 cups store-bought shredded Mexican cheese mix (8 ounces)
4 cups store-bought salsa verde, or homemade Salsa Verde (page 198)
10 8-inch corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Lightly coat the halibut with 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil and season it with salt and pepper. Put the halibut in a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish and bake for 25 minutes. Allow the halibut to cool, then flake it into a bowl. Keep the oven at 350°F.
  • Melt the butter in a sauté pan set over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes. Transfer the onion to a medium bowl and add the mayonnaise, sour cream, chiles, and 1 cup of the cheese mix. Mix thoroughly.
  • Pour 2 cups of the verde sauce into the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 1 cup of vegetable oil in a sauté pan set over medium heat until just warm, then turn off the heat. Put one tortilla in the oil at a time and leave it in the oil for 5 seconds (you are looking to just make the tortilla pliable, not brown or crunchy). Transfer the tortilla to a cutting board. Put 1/4 cup of the fish mixture on one end of the tortilla. Roll up the tortilla and put it on top of the sauce in the casserole dish, seam side down. Repeat until all ten tortillas are filled, then pour the remaining 2 cups verde sauce over the top to coat the enchiladas entirely. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheese mix over the top.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling slightly and the enchiladas are heated through.
  • note
  • Salsa verde is a versatile sauce that Sandy has in her refrigerator all the time. She likes to warm 1 cup of the sauce in the morning and pour it over eggs and toast for breakfast. It's a spicy way to start the day!

SALSA VERDE - GREEN TOMATILLO SAUCE FOR ENCHILADAS



Salsa Verde - Green Tomatillo Sauce for Enchiladas image

Make and share this Salsa Verde - Green Tomatillo Sauce for Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by papergoddess

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 2 1/2 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium onion
1/4 cup finely chopped blanched almond (optional)
2 tablespoons salad oil
2 (10 ounce) cans tomatillos or 1 3/4 lbs fresh tomatillos
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or 1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 can green chili, chopped
2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat oil in saucepan and stir in onion and almonds.
  • Cook until onion is soft and almonds and lightly browned.
  • Simmer tomatillos in chicken broth until soft if using fresh ones. Drain canned tomatillos.
  • Whirl tomatillos with liquid in blender or food processor until fairly smooth Add to onions; stir in cilantro and chilis.
  • Add chicken broth and simmer rapidly, until reduced to 2 1/2 cups

SPICY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS VERDE



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This is a recipe that was in USA weekend, Jan26-28th. That's the magazine that comes in the Sunday paper. I tried this, and we loved it. I cut the recipe in half, and it still made 8 enchiladas. And also, I used just simple salsa in place of the salsa verde that was called for.I had made a rotisserie chicken on Saturday, and had the two thighs leftover. It made plenty of chicken for the following recipe.I also used dried cilantro and guessed at the amount.I used low carb tortillas also.I chopped the onion fine and added it with the chicken.Serves 4, with two enchiladas each.

Provided by Lou6566

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups rotisserie-cooked chicken, shredded
2 cups salsa verde, divided
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded, divided
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, and divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 corn tortillas
1/4 medium white onion, sliced thin
sour cream, to serve (optional)
guacamole, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • heat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix chicken with 1/4 cup of the salsa, 3/4 cup of the cheese. Add the cilantro salt, and pepper, and the onion. Spread half of remaining salsa in bottom of a baking dish.
  • Microwave tortillas on high power in a microwave safe plastic bag until warm, about 45 seconds.
  • Working with one at a time, spoon about 1/4 cup of chicken filling into tortilla and roll into a cylinder and place seam side down in baking dish. Drizzle enchiladas evenly with remaining salsa, and top with the rest of the cheese.
  • Lighly spray a sheet of foil with cooking spray, cover dish and bake til heated through, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and serve with sour cream and guacamole if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.9, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 99.3, Sodium 1517.9, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 8.9, Protein 32.4

CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS VERDE



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The salsa verde in this recipe combines the smoky flavor of Spanish paprika with the bright flavors of tomatillo and lime to make these cheesy enchiladas stand out from the rest!

Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 jar (16 ounces) Pace® Salsa Verde
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar Jack cheese (about 6 ounces)
8 corn tortillas or flour tortilla (6-inch), warmed

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spread 1/2 cup salsa verde in a 2-quart shallow baking dish.
  • Stir 1/4 cup salsa verde, chicken, sour cream and 1/2 cup cheese in a medium bowl. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam-side down in the baking dish. Top with the remaining salsa verde.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Top with the remaining cheese and bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

AUTHENTIC ENCHILADAS VERDE



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Make and share this Authentic Enchiladas Verde recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 bone-in chicken breast halves
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 white onion
1 garlic clove
2 teaspoons salt
1 lb fresh tomatillo, husks removed
5 serrano peppers
1/4 white onion
1 garlic clove
1 pinch salt
12 corn tortillas
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup crumbled queso fresco
1/2 white onion, chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine chicken breast with chicken broth, one quarter onion, a clove of garlic, and 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil, and then boil for 20 minutes. Reserve broth, set chicken aside to cool, and discard onion and garlic.
  • When cool enough to handle, shred chicken with your hands.
  • Place tomatillos and serrano chiles in a pot with water, enough to cover them. Bring to boil, and continue boiling until tomatillos turn a different shade of green (from bright green to a dull, army green).
  • Strain tomatillos and chiles, and place in a blender with another quarter piece of onion, 1 clove garlic, and a pinch of salt. Pour in reserved chicken broth, so that liquid just covers the veggies in the blender by about an inch. Blend all ingredients until they are completely pureed.
  • Pour salsa in a medium saucepan, and bring to a low boil.
  • Pour oil in a frying pan, and allow to get very hot. Slightly fry tortillas one by one in hot oil, setting each on a paper towel afterwards to soak some of the oil.
  • Finally, dip slightly fried tortillas in low-boiling green salsa, until tortillas become soft again. Place on plates, 3 per person.
  • Fill or top tortillas with shredded chicken, then extra green sauce. Top with crumbled cheese, chopped onion, and chopped cilantro.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS SALSA VERDE



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If you're pressed for time, use a store-bought green sauce (made from tomatillos) and shredded store-bought rotisserie chicken for a quicker version of this dish. These bubbling, subtle-tasting enchiladas are even better with a cool, crunchy salad on top.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups Green Sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus 2 teaspoons more for dressing the salad
12 corn tortillas, toasted, stacked, and wrapped in a clean kitchen towel to steam
4 cups shredded chicken (from a 3-pound poached chicken)
7 ounces queso fresco, crumbled, or shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 to 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce, washed and dried
6 radishes, trimmed and sliced
1 teaspoon white vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Heat a saucepan to medium high and add a tablespoon of oil. Carefully pour in the green sauce and cook, stirring constantly to thicken up, about 3 minutes. One by one dip the tortillas in the sauce, place in an ungreased 9 x 13-inch baking dish, fill with some chicken, and roll up. Fit each enchilada snugly next to the other in the baking dish. Pour the remaining green sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle the cheese on top. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the enchiladas are heated through.
  • Meanwhile, toss the lettuce and radishes with the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil, the vinegar, and salt and pepper. Layer the salad on top of the hot enchiladas and serve immediately.

SPINACH ENCHILADAS WITH SALSA VERDE



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This comes from the Enchilada Queen, Sylvia Casares, who is a Houston, Texas, restaurant owner. Excellent enchiladas, no wonder she's the Queen!

Provided by pamela t.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 lbs tomatillos
1 large onion
1/2 jalapeno
1 tomatoes
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup cilantro
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 large onion
1 bell pepper
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups fresh spinach
12 corn tortillas
1 cup oil
3 cups monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • For Salsa Verde:.
  • In a large stock pot, add tomatillos, chopped onion, chopped tomato, diced jalapeno, and water.
  • cover and simmer over low about 45 minutes.
  • Clean cilantro. remove the stems,.
  • Add cilantro, garlic and salt to blender and blend on high 2 minutes.
  • Add simmered salsa. Blend.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • For enchilada stuffing:.
  • Saute onion, bell pepper, and garlic in oil until tender.
  • Add remaining stuffing ingredients and simmer over low heat 8-10 minutes.
  • Drain excess liquid. Set aside.
  • For enchiladas:.
  • Heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
  • Dip each tortilla in hot oil until pliant.
  • Stack on a plate until finished with all 12.
  • Place 2 T of spinach mixture and 1 T shredded cheese into each tortilla.
  • Roll up with open side down in a baking pan.
  • Repeat until all tortillas are rolled up.
  • Pour tomatillo sauce over enchiladas and add leftover shredded cheese.
  • Bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes until cheese is melted.

LAYERED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH SALSA VERDE



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Categories     Chicken     Bake     Super Bowl     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin     Potluck

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (16 oz.) jars salsa verde
2 c. sliced green onions
2 c. (packed) very coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
14 (5-6 inch) corn tortillas
1 purchased roast chicken, meat torn into strips (~4 cups)
1 pound whole-milk mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1 c. heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425. Combine salsa, green onions, and cilantro in food processor. Using on/off turns, blend until onions and cilantro are finely chopped. Overlap 7 tortillas in bottom of 13x9x2 oval or rectangular baking dish. Top tortillas with half of chicken and half of cheese. Pour half of salsa evenly over. Top with remaining tortillas, chicken and cheese. Pour remaining salsa over, then cream. Bake until bubbling, about 30 minutes. Cool casserole 10 minutes. This recipe may be assembled ahead, refrigerated and then baked. Add approximately 10 minutes to the baking time.

GREENS AND CHAYOTE ENCHILADAS WITH SALSA VERDE



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Lightness is not an attribute usually associated with enchiladas, the most comforting of Mexican tortilla foods. But these enchiladas, filled with a mix of blanched seasoned chard and succulent diced chayote and covered with a classic cooked tomatillo salsa, are both light and incredibly satisfying.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, burritos and nachos, main course

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound Swiss or rainbow chard, or a combination
2 medium-size chayote or summer squash (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut in small dice (4 cups diced)
1 pound fresh tomatillos, husked and rinsed
2 jalapeño or 2 to 3 serrano chiles, stemmed
1/2 white onion, coarsely chopped
Salt to taste
4 large peeled garlic cloves; 2 whole and 2 minced
12 cilantro sprigs, plus chopped cilantro for garnish
1 tablespoon canola or grapeseed oil, plus 1/3 cup for frying
2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
Black pepper
18 corn tortillas
About 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta

Steps:

  • Strip chard leaves from stems and wash in 2 changes of water. Rinse stems and cut in small dice if wide, or, if thin, slice crosswise 1/4 inch thick. Set aside stems with chayote in one bowl and leaves in another.
  • Make the salsa verde: Combine tomatillos, jalapeños and onion in a medium saucepan; cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, until tomatillos have gone from pale green to olive and have softened. Using a slotted spoon, transfer tomatillos, onion and one of the jalapeños to a blender. Do not drain water from pot. Let vegetables cool in blender while you blanch greens and chayote.
  • Add more water to the pot so it is about 2/3 full. Return to a boil, salt generously, and add leaves. Blanch until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer leaves to a bowl of cold water to quickly shock, then drain and dry. Chop coarsely and set aside.
  • Return water to a simmer and add chayote and chard stems. Simmer 5 minutes, or until just tender. Drain through a colander and again on paper towels.
  • Add whole garlic cloves and cilantro sprigs to ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Taste for heat and add remaining jalapeño if desired.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. When hot, add tomatillo purée and partly cover to protect from splattering. Cook, stirring often, until it thickens and begins to stick to the pan, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in stock, add salt to taste, and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring often, until sauce is thick and coats the front and back of a spoon. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Heat olive oil in medium skillet over medium heat and add minced garlic. When fragrant, after about 30 seconds, stir in oregano, blanched leaves, stems and chayote. Cook, stirring for about 3 minutes, until tender, fragrant and coated with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in 1 cup salsa verde and set aside.
  • Prepare the tortillas: Heat 1/3 cup canola oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, until oil bubbles around the edges of a tortilla when you dip it into the pan. Place a platter covered with paper towels next to pan. Using tongs, slide tortillas, one at a time, into hot oil. As soon as tortilla begins to puff, about 10 to 15 seconds, flip over and leave another 10 to 15 seconds. Immediately remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Cover with foil to keep warm.
  • One by one, quickly dip tortillas into the remaining warm salsa verde, lay on serving platter, and top with about 1/4 cup filling. Roll up tortilla and place seam side down on platter. When all tortillas have been filled, pour remaining salsa verde on top, sprinkle with cilantro and queso fresco and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 341, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 762 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS WITH WARM SALSA VERDE



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With tangy tomatillos softened by creamy avocado in a Warm Salsa Verde, this Southwestern-inspired dish qualifies as contemporary comfort food. Fresh tomatillos are available in the produce section of most grocery stores. Look for firm, unblemished fruit inside a papery husk. Adapted from Rachael Ray 30-Minute Meals. Published in the June 2004 issues of Vegetarian Times.

Provided by Wish I Could Cook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 8 enchiladas, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 corn tortillas
10 1/2 ounces Mexican blend cheese
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 small white onions
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained but not rinsed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons tomato paste
coarse salt
12 tomatillos, husked and halved
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 ounce) can vegetable stock
1 avocado
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil, and heat in oven at 275F until fillings and sauce are ready.
  • Black Bean Filling:
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in large skillet, and add 1 clove of chopped garlic. Grate 1 onion into pan with a hand grater. Add half of the jalapeno. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add beans, and mash with back of a fork. Stir in 1 teaspoon cumin and tomato paste, and season with salt.
  • Warm Salsa Verde:
  • Place tomatillos in a food processor, and pulse to a coarsely ground paste.
  • Heat remaining 1 clove of garlic in remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan. When garlic begins to sizzle, grate 1 onion with a hand grater directly into pan. Add remaining jalapeno. Heat through for 1 to 2 minutes, and add ground tomatillos. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add vegetable stock, 1 teaspoon cumin and salt to taste.
  • Scoop avocado flesh out of skins and into pot. Mash with back of a fork. Return sauce to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low until enchiladas are assembled.
  • Preheat broiler. Scoop some sauce onto bottom of a casserole dish or shallow serving platter.
  • To make an enchilada, place 1 to 2 scoops of filling down center of a tortilla, and roll. Place filled tortillas seam side down into sauce on platter or casserole. Line up tortillas, one next to another, and top with remaining sauce and grated cheeses. Melt cheeses sprinkled with oregano under broiler, and serve immediately.

PORK CHILI VERDE ENCHILADAS



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Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Pepper     Bake     Dinner     Spring     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 fresh Anaheim chilies
1 14 1/2 -ounce can low-salt chicken broth
1 1/4 cups chopped onion
4 ounces tomatillos, husked, rinsed, quartered
1 jalapeño chili, seeded, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup sour cream
12 6-inch-diameter corn tortillas
Pork Chili Verde , chilled
2 1/4 cups shredded asadero cheese
2 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped

Steps:

  • Char Anaheim chilies over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in plastic bag 10 minutes. Peel, seed and coarsely chop chilies.
  • Combine broth, 1/2 cup onion, tomatillos, jalapeño and garlic in medium saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 10 minutes. Transfer to blender. Cool to room temperature. Add Anaheim chilies, cilantro and lime juice. Blend until smooth. Transfer to bowl. Whisk in sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil 15x10x2-inch baking dish. Place 6 tortillas between 2 damp paper towels. Cook in microwave on high until warm, about 1 minute. Working with 1 warm tortilla at a time, dip tortillas into sauce; shake excess sauce back into bowl. Place tortillas on work surface. Spoon scant 1/4 cup Pork Chili Verde, 2 tablespoons cheese and 1 tablespoon onion down center of each. Roll up tortillas. Arrange enchiladas, seam side down, in dish. Repeat with remaining 6 tortillas. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover enchiladas, remaining sauce and cheese separately. Chill.) Top enchiladas with remaining sauce, then cheese.
  • Bake enchiladas uncovered until heated through, about 20 minutes (or 30 minutes if enchiladas have been refrigerated). Sprinkle tomatoes over and serve.

ENCHILADAS VERDE



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Cooked chicken, jarred salsa and sour cream result in easy assembly of oven-baked enchiladas.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 corn tortillas (6 inch)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 3/4 cups green tomatillo salsa
1 cup crumbled queso quesadilla cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
Cilantro leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Wrap 4 tortillas at a time in microwavable paper towels. Microwave on High 20 to 30 seconds or until they can be folded without cracking.
  • Spoon chicken evenly in center of each tortilla; roll up. Place in ungreased 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish. Pour salsa over enchiladas. Sprinkle with cheese, sour cream and onion.
  • Bake uncovered 15 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cilantro. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • To make the enchiladas more flavorful, use a flavorful cheese blend, such as a combination of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso fresco.
  • For a creamier sauce, use a combination of sour cream and heavy cream.
  • If you don't have tomatillos, you can use canned green tomatoes or diced tomatoes.
  • To make the enchiladas more spicy, add a diced jalapeño or serrano pepper to the sauce.
  • For a vegetarian version of the enchiladas, omit the chicken and add more vegetables, such as sautéed zucchini, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
  • To make the enchiladas ahead of time, assemble them and then cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake just before serving.

Conclusion:

Enchiladas verdes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, give enchiladas verdes a try!

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