Enchiladas verdes de pollo, or green chicken enchiladas, is a traditional dish from Mexico that is both flavorful and satisfying. Its rich flavor comes from the combination of fresh, tangy tomatillos, roasted poblano peppers, and flavorful chicken. This mouthwatering dish is a perfect option for any occasion, as it is easy to make and can be customized according to your taste preferences. With the right ingredients and a bit of culinary creativity, you can create an unforgettable enchiladas verdes de pollo that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
ENCHILADAS VERDES
I learned this recipe from an amazing cook from Puebla. I've been perfecting it for over 15 years and realized that it was time to share it when my foodie friends tried to drink the sauce out of the saucepan. I use the roasted or baked chicken from the grocery store. I did it once only to save time, but found that they are tastier. Be conservative with the cream and the cheese. Do not use sour cream!
Provided by gem
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cover a large griddle with aluminum foil and preheat to medium-high.
- Cook the garlic, serrano peppers, and tomatillos on the hot griddle until toasted and blackened, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes for the garlic, 10 minutes for the peppers, and 15 minutes for the tomatillos. Remove to a bowl and allow to cool.
- Heat oil in a small, deep skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Using kitchen tongs, fry the tortillas individually, turning them once. They shouldn't be in the hot oil for more than 5 seconds per side. Remove excess oil with paper towels and keep warm. Remember that the hotter the oil, the less that the tortillas will absorb.
- Place the toasted garlic, serrano peppers, tomatillos, and the water in a blender and blend until smooth; pour into a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Dissolve the chicken bouillon into the mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. The sauce shouldn't be too thick.
- Soak three tortillas in the sauce, one at a time, for a few seconds, fill them with shredded chicken, sprinkle the meat with some of the sauce, roll them and place them seam side down on a pasta bowl. Spoon a generous amount of sauce over them and top them with lettuce, cilantro, crema, and cotija cheese. Pour a little more sauce over the whole thing if desired. Repeat the procedure twice more. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 69.6 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 222.3 mg, Sugar 6 g
ENCHILADAS VERDES CON POLLO AS MADE BY CUCO RECIPE BY TASTY
Recording artist Cuco teams up with Tasty to make his favorite recipe: Enchiladas Verdes Con Pollo. If you like your enchiladas spicy, increase the number of serrano peppers.
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Add the tomatillos, onion, serrano peppers, and garlic to a medium saucepan. Pour in enough water to just cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the vegetables are very tender and the tomatillos have changed color, 8-10 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked vegetables to a blender and discard the cooking liquid. Purée the vegetables until broken down. Add the chopped cilantro, salt, and chicken stock. Blend the salsa until smooth. It should be speckled and thick.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the salsa verde to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a strong simmer. Cook until the salsa deepens in color and thickens slightly, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour the salsa into a medium bowl and set aside. Wipe out the pan with a paper towel.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Working 2 at a time, fry the tortillas for 1 minute per side, until starting to brown but not completely fried. They should be crisp around the edges but still pliable enough to roll. Transfer the tortillas to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
- Set a rack in the center of the oven and turn on the broiler.
- Spread ½ cup of the salsa verde over the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish.
- Assemble the enchiladas: Dip a tortilla in the remaining salsa verde so both sides are coated. Place the tortilla on a flat surface and add about 4 tablespoons of shredded chicken to the center. Roll tightly. Place the filled tortilla, seam-side down, in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Pour any remaining salsa over the top of the enchiladas, then sprinkle with the queso fresco.
- Broil the enchiladas until the cheese is just melted, 2-4 minutes.
- Serve the enchiladas warm with the diced onion, Mexican crema, and cilantro leaves for topping
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 6 grams
AUTHENTIC ENCHILADAS VERDES
These enchiladas are made with a fresh green salsa, just like you would find in a Mexican restaurant or better yet, in a Mexican home.
Provided by PattiVerde
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 37.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1344 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
ENCHILADAS VERDES
If you eat all of the Double-Herb Roasted Chicken, use a prepackaged rotisserie chicken (available in the meat section of the supermarket) for this recipe. Asadero, originally from Mexico, is a semisoft cow's milk cheese with a bright, pungent flavor.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Yield 4 servings (serving size: 2 en
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- To prepare enchilada filling, combine chicken and next 9 ingredients (chicken through black pepper) in a large bowl. Spread 1/2 cup salsa verde in bottom of a 13 by 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up. Arrange enchiladas, seam sides down, crosswise in dish. Pour remaining salsa verde evenly over enchiladas. Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with sour cream, and garnish with sliced jalapeno, if desired.
- To prepare salsa verde, discard husks and stems from tomatillos; cut into quarters. Combine tomatillos, 11/4 cups broth, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and chopped jalapeno in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tomatillos are tender. Cool slightly. Place salsa verde in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth or mash with a potato masher. Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add salsa verde; cook until reduced to 2 cups (about 1 minute).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386, Fat 11.5 grams, SaturatedFat 3.9 grams, Cholesterol 86 milligrams, Sodium 841 milligrams, Carbohydrate 38.9 grams, Fiber 4.8 grams, Protein 36.5 grams
ENCHILADAS VERDES DE POLLO
Steps:
- In a pot of water deep enough to cover the chicken, bring the first four ingredients to a boil and simmer for twenty minutes. Take the chicken out of the water and when cool enough to handle, shred into pieces. (You can use two forks or shred by hand) Preheat the broiler. Quarter the tomatillos and place on a cookie sheet and roast on top rack for 7 minutes. Remove tomatillos and pre-heat the oven to 350°. In a non-stick skillet sprayed with oil, sauté the garlic and onion until translucent. Add the chicken broth through cilantro and simmer for 5 minutes stirring often. To make the sauce verde, add half of this mixture to the roasted tomatillos and the egg in a blender (or use a hand blender in a medium-size bowl) and blend until slightly chunky. . Mix the remaining mixture with the chicken and the chopped tomato. To make the enchiladas, dip both sides of a corn tortilla into the sauce verde, then add about ½ cup of the chicken mixture the length of the center of the tortilla. Roll up the tortilla and place into a 13X9-inch pan seem-side-down. Repeat until filling is gone. Pour the remaining sauce verde over the top of the enchiladas. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
ENCHILADAS POLLO VERDE
Make and share this Enchiladas Pollo Verde recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Gilcat2
Categories Poultry
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place chicken in saucepan cover with water.
- Add 1/4 of onion, salt to taste and peppercorns.
- Simmer 45 minutes.
- Cool chicken in broth.
- Drain, reserving 1/4 cup broth.
- Bone and shred chicken.
- Wash husked tomatillos and place in medium sauce pan.
- Add 1/2 inch water.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 mins. or until tender.
- Drain and cool slightly.
- Place cooked tomatillos, remaining onion and garlic in blender and puree.
- Heat olive oil in medium saucepan.
- Add tomatillo mixture, reserved broth and 1/2 tsp. salt.
- Simmer covered 15 mins.
- Soften tortillas in oil.
- Place 1/6 chicken on each softened tortilla; add a spoonful of sauce. Fold tortilla over filling; top with cheese and more sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 61.9, Sodium 85.4, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 8, Protein 24.7
ENCHILADAS DE POLLO (CHICKEN ENCHILADAS)
Make and share this Enchiladas De Pollo (Chicken Enchiladas) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LMillerRN
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h35m
Yield 2 enchiladas, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To prepare filling, place first 6 ingredients in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes. Remove chicken from cooking liquid; cool. Remove chicken from bones; shred with 2 forks. Discard bones. Reserve broth for another use.
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Combine chicken, 1/2 cup each Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, and 1/2 cup onion in a bowl; set aside.
- To prepare sauce, place milk and next 5 ingredients (milk through chiles) in a food processor; process until smooth.
- To prepare tortillas, fill a medium skillet with 1 inch of water; bring to a simmer. Dip 1 tortilla in water using tongs. Spoon 1/2 cup filling in center of tortilla; roll tightly, and place in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Repeat procedure with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Pour sauce over enchiladas. Cover and bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with 1/4 cup each Monterey Jack and cheddar. Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheeses melt. Top with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.6, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 96.4, Sodium 640.3, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 12.6, Protein 46.4
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your enchiladas.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of chicken. You can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thighs, or even rotisserie chicken.
- Make sure your salsa verde is flavorful. You can use a store-bought salsa verde or make your own. If you're making your own, be sure to use fresh ingredients and season it to taste.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken is best when it's cooked through but still tender. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
- Use a variety of toppings. This will add flavor and texture to your enchiladas. Some popular toppings include cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and cilantro.
Conclusion:
Enchiladas verdes de pollo are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish. They're perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your enchiladas are flavorful and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a new dinner idea, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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