Best 8 Roasted Enchiladas With Tomatillo Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our ultimate guide to cooking roasted enchiladas smothered in a tantalizing tomatillo sauce. This dish is an explosion of flavors, combining the richness of roasted chicken or vegetables with the tangy and slightly smoky notes of tomatillo salsa. Discover the perfect balance of spices and textures as you create a meal that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you prefer a classic or a modern twist, we've got you covered with a variety of recipes that cater to different tastes and dietary preferences. So, get ready to embark on a delicious adventure and learn how to make roasted enchiladas with tomatillo sauce that will become a staple in your kitchen.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH ROASTED TOMATILLO CHILE SALSA



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 39

1 pound tomatillos, husked
1 white onion, peeled, sliced, quartered or whole
4 garlic cloves
2 jalapenos
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 lime, juiced
Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock, store-bought
Chopped cilantro leaves
1 deli roasted chicken (about 3 pounds), boned, meat shredded
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
10 large flour tortillas
1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
2 cups sour cream
Chopped tomatoes and cilantro leaves, for garnish
Spicy Black Beans, recipe follows
Yellow Rice, recipe follows
Guacamole, optional
2 cups (about 1 pound) dried black beans, picked over, soaked overnight
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 cups long-grain rice
4 cups water
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • For the salsa:
  • On a baking tray, roast tomatillos, onion, garlic and jalapenos for 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the roasted vegetables and any juices on the bottom of the tray to a food processor. Add the cumin, salt, cilantro, and lime juice and pulse mixture until well combined but still chunky.
  • For the enchiladas:
  • Meanwhile heat a 2 count of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and caramelized - this should take 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin then cook for a further minute. Sprinkle on the flour and stir to ensure the flour doesn't burn then gradually add the chicken stock to make a veloute. Continue stirring over a low simmer until the flour cooks and the liquid thickens. Turn off the heat, add half of the roasted tomatillo chile salsa, some additional fresh chopped cilantro and fold in the shredded chicken meat. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • Change the temperature of the oven to 350 degrees F and begin assembling the dish. Take a large flameproof baking dish and smear the bottom with some of the reserved tomatillo salsa. Now take the flour tortillas and briefly flash them over the stove-top flame (or put them briefly under the broiler if using an electric stove). Using a shallow bowl, coat each tortilla lightly with the reserved salsa mix. Put a scoop of the shredded chicken-enchilada mix on top of the tortilla followed by a sprinkle of the shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla over the filling and roll like a cigar to enclose it. Using a spatula place the tortillas in the baking dish and continue to do the same with all the tortillas. Finally pour over some more of the salsa and top with the remaining shredded cheese. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes until bubbly and cracked on top. Garnish, cilantro and tomato.
  • Serve hot with Spicy Black Beans and Yellow Rice, the remaining tomatillo salsa, sour cream and fresh guacamole, if desired.
  • In a large pot, soak beans overnight covered in water by 2 inches. Drain and set aside.
  • In the same pot, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and bay leaf and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the beans and cover with water by about 1-inch. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are tender. Remove the bay leaf and discard. Taste the beans and season with salt and pepper.
  • Put all the ingredients into a heavy-bottomed pot, stir well, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook over low heat until the rice has absorbed the water, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Discard the garlic and bay leaf, fluff with a fork, and serve.

TOMATILLO ENCHILADA SAUCE



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Simple cheese enchiladas are the perfect vehicle to show off a mouthwatering sauce. Try this bright green sauce on our Cheese Enchilada Casserole.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound tomatillos, husks removed
1 cup diced white onion
1 garlic clove
1 jalapeno, quartered (seeded, if desired)
1 cup water
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon white vinegar
Pinch of sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook tomatillos until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain tomatillos and transfer to a blender; add onion, clove, jalapeno, and water. Puree until smooth. (Use caution when blending hot liquids: Remove cap from lid and cover opening with a dish towel.) Season with salt and pepper. In pot, heat oil over high until shimmering. Add tomatillo mixture and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro, vinegar, and sugar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g

CHEESE ENCHILADAS WITH TOMATILLO-GREEN CHILI SAUCE



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Categories     Cheese     Onion     Pepper     Bake     Tomatillo     Jalapeño     Tortillas     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed, quartered
1 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeño chilies
12 garlic cloves
2 1/2 cups chopped green onions
3/4 cup canned mild green chilies
12 large spinach leaves
8 corn tortillas
3 cups (packed) grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 12 ounces)

Steps:

  • Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in large skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tomatillos are soft, about 15 minutes. Transfer mixture to blender; add 2 cups onions, green chilies, and spinach; puree. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Return sauce to skillet.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Dip 1 tortilla into sauce. Place tortilla on plate. Top with 2 tablespoons cheese, 1 tablespoon remaining onions, and 1 tablespoon sauce. Roll up tortilla. Place seam side down in prepared dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas, sauce, cheese, and onions. Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese melts, about 15 minutes.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH ROASTED TOMATILLO CHILE SALSA



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This is a recipe from Tyler Florence that I'm filing here for safekeeping. He suggests serving it with Spicy Black Beans and Yellow Rice, so I'll post those, as well. I've served these dishes for friends on several occasions, with very good results (i.e., we LOVE it!)

Provided by SLTowne

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb tomatillo, husked
1 white onion, peeled, sliced, quartered
4 garlic cloves
2 jalapenos
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 lime, juice of
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock, storebought
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 (3 lb) rotisserie-cooked chicken, from the deli boned, meat shredded (about 3 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
10 large flour tortillas
1/2 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 cups sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • For the salsa:.
  • On a baking tray, roast tomatillos, onion, garlic and jalapenos for 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the roasted vegetables and any juices on the bottom of the tray to a food processor. Add the cumin, salt, cilantro, and lime juice and pulse mixture until well combined but still chunky.
  • Enchiladas:.
  • Meanwhile heat a 2 count of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and caramelized - this should take 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin then cook for a further minute. Sprinkle on the flour and stir to ensure the flour doesn't burn then gradually add the chicken stock to make a veloute. Continue stirring over a low simmer until the flour cooks and the liquid thickens. Turn off the heat, add half of the roasted tomatillo chile salsa, some additional fresh chopped cilantro and fold in the shredded chicken meat. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • Change the temperature of the oven to 350 degrees F and begin assembling the dish. Take a large baking dish and smear the bottom with some of the reserved tomatillo salsa. Now take the flour tortillas and briefly flash them over the stove-top flame (or put them briefly under the broiler if using an electric stove). Using a shallow bowl, coat each tortilla lightly with the reserved salsa mix. Put a scoop of the shredded chicken-enchilada mix on top of the tortilla followed by a sprinkle of the shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla over the filling and roll like a cigar to enclose it. Using a spatula place the tortillas in the baking dish and continue to do the same with all the tortillas. Finally pour over some more of the salsa and top with the remaining shredded cheese. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes until bubbly and cracked on top. Garnish, cilantro and tomato.
  • Serve hot with Spicy Black Beans and Yellow Rice, the remaining tomatillo salsa, sour cream and fresh guacamole, if desired.

VEGETABLE ENCHILADAS WITH TOMATILLO SAUCE



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This recipe is adapted from San Francisco Flavours. Although they do take some time to make, these enchiladas are a delicious way to get your veggies in!

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Black Beans

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 enchiladas

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 cup water
1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
1/2 large green bell pepper, seeded, deveined and coarsely chopped
1 lb tomatillos, husked or 1 lb tomatillo, canned
1 serrano chili, seeded and chopped
1 pinch sugar (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 red onion, diced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 bell pepper (yellow, red, or green, seeded and chopped)
1/2 zucchini, diced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 -4 mushrooms, sliced
1 cup fresh corn kernel (about 2 ears)
1 cup cooked black beans (or drained and rinsed canned beans)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
9 -10 corn tortillas
1/2 cup light sour cream
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Tomatillo Sauce:.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the water, onion, salt, and cayenne. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft.
  • Add the bell pepper, tomatillos, and chilies. Cover and simmer until the tomatillos are soft and have released their juices, about 10 to 15 minutes. Using an (immersion) blender or food processor, puree the mixture. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Add a little sugar if the sauce is too acidic.
  • Filling: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil and saute the red onion, salt and cayenne for 8 minutes, or until the onion is wilted. Add the garlic, bell pepper, zucchini, and cumin. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms, corn, and beans. Cook for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms are soft and the corn is crisp tender. Stir in cilantro. Remove from heat.
  • Putting it all together:.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Ladle 1 cup tomatillo sauce into the bottom of a 9x9 baking pan.
  • Heat a tortilla on a comal or frying pan over medium-high heat until pliable. Lay the tortilla on a clean surface and spread 1 tablespoon sour cream down the center of the tortilla. Spread 3 tablespoons of the filling over the sour cream and then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons grated cheese. Roll the tortilla up and place seem side down in the baking pan. Repeat with all remaining tortillas. Ladle the sauce on top, sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling. Remove foil and bake 5-7 minutes more until cheese is browned. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.2, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 24.1, Sodium 288.4, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.3, Protein 10.3

HOMEMADE GREEN ENCHILADA SAUCE WITH TOMATILLOS



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This is my go-to enchilada sauce recipe. It is definitely better than the canned stuff and you can use it for anything! I use it for enchiladas, Mexican casseroles, and as a smother for burritos. Blend the sauce with equal parts plain Greek yogurt for a delicious green chile 'sour cream' for your next taco bar! I always save the spicy liquid that remains in the pot for a broth for soups.

Provided by Taylor Chambers

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups water
2 tomatoes, halved
12 jalapeno peppers, stems removed
1 large white onion, quartered
10 tomatillos, halved
8 serrano peppers, stems removed
6 cloves garlic, peeled
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine water, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, onion, tomatillos, serrano peppers, and garlic in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until vegetables are fork-tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Transfer the vegetables to a blender with a slotted spoon, allowing the cooking liquid to drain back into the pot. Cover the blender and hold the lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times to combine. Blend until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.4 g, Sodium 40.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

TOMATILLO ENCHILADA SAUCE



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This sauce is an excellent companion in chicken or beef enchiladas. I make a large batch from the huge tomatillo harvest I get, and then freeze it into quart-sized freezer bags to use during the year. There are never any leftovers when enchiladas are made with this sauce!

Provided by drjwall

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 pounds fresh tomatillos, husks removed
6 small serrano peppers, stems removed
1 ½ large onions, roughly chopped
6 cloves garlic, peeled
4 cups chicken broth
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or to taste
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Put tomatillos and serrano peppers in a large stockpot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Boil until tomatillos are an army green color, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine tomatillo-pepper mixture, onions, and garlic in a blender, working in batches if necessary. Puree until smooth.
  • Transfer puree to a large pot. Add chicken broth, brown sugar, cilantro, salt, and cumin; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced and thickened, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 366.2 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

SQUASH ENCHILADAS WITH TOMATILLO SAUCE



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Categories     Cheese     Bake     Sauté     Vegetarian     Butternut Squash     Tomatillo     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 small butternut squash (about 2 1/2 pounds total), halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup drained canned corn
12 6-inch-diameter corn tortillas
2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 8 ounces)
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (about 8 ounces)
Tomatillo Sauce
Sour cream
1/3 cup chopped pitted black olives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Pour enough water into roasting pan to come 1/2 inch up sides of pan. Place squash halves, cut side up, in pan. Bake until tender, adding more water as necessary, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Cool squash completely. Remove seeds from squash; spoon squash into bowl. Discard squash skin.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 minutes. Mix in squash and corn. Season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tortilla over direct flame until soft and heated through, turning with tongs, about 10 seconds per side. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Place 1 heaping tablespoon squash mixture down center of each tortilla. Top with 1 tablespoon of each cheese. Roll up tortillas. Arrange seam side down in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead; cover and chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spoon Tomatillo Sauce and remaining cheese over enchiladas. Bake until enchiladas are heated through, about 20 minutes. Place 2 enchiladas on each of 6 plates. Top with sour cream. Sprinkle with olives.

Tips:

  • Select flavorful tomatillos: Choose tomatillos that are firm and have a vibrant green color. Avoid any that are bruised or have blemishes.
  • Roast the tomatillos and peppers: Roasting the tomatillos and peppers enhances their flavor and brings out their natural sweetness. Make sure to roast them until they are slightly charred and tender.
  • Use a blender to make the tomatillo sauce: A blender is the easiest way to achieve a smooth and creamy tomatillo sauce. Blend the roasted tomatillos, peppers, and other ingredients until they are well combined.
  • Stuff the enchiladas: When stuffing the enchiladas, be generous with the filling. This will ensure that each bite is packed with flavor.
  • Bake the enchiladas: Baking the enchiladas allows the flavors to meld together and the cheese to melt and become gooey. Bake the enchiladas until they are heated through and the cheese is bubbling.

Conclusion:

Roasted Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. The roasted tomatillo sauce adds a unique and flavorful twist to this classic Mexican dish. With its combination of roasted vegetables, tender chicken, and gooey cheese, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting Mexican dish to try, give Roasted Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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