A traditional Mexican dish, Spicy Enchiladas Verdes De Queso is a delectable treat that tantalizes your taste buds with its fiery and cheesy goodness. With its origins nestled in the vibrant culinary heritage of the region, it's a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors that's guaranteed to leave you craving for more! In this article, we embark on a culinary journey to uncover the secrets of preparing this exceptional dish, providing you with a step-by-step guide and expert tips to ensure your Spicy Enchiladas Verdes De Queso turns out perfect every time. Get ready to explore the world of spicy and cheesy enchiladas, where taste and tradition intertwine in perfect harmony.
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ENCHILADAS VERDES
Provided by Kelsey Nixon
Time 45m
Yield serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. In a saucepan, combine chicken breast with chicken stock, one quarter onion, a clove of garlic, and 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a light boil, and then simmer 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.
- 2. In a separate saucepan, place tomatillos and serrano chilies 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 color). Strain tomatillos and chilies, and place in saucepan with diced onion, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Pour in reserved chicken broth, so that liquid just covers the veggies by about an inch. With an immersion (stick) blender, blend all ingredients until they are completely pureed. Bring to a low boil.
- 3. Pour vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium/high heat. 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.
- 4. Fill or top tortillas with shredded chicken, then extra green sauce. Top with crumbled cheese, chopped onion, and chopped cilantro.
SPICY ENCHILADAS VERDES DE QUESO
My mother-in-law hails from the small town of Alpoyeca, Guerrero in Mexico. She makes the most delicious Enchiladas Verdes, and I wanted to share this authentic Mexican recipe with everyone. A word of warning, I am not going to alter her recipe so people who can't handle spiciness might want to add more water or less jalapenos. Enjoy!
Provided by red5
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h40m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place jalapeno peppers, tomatillos, yellow onion, garlic, and cumin in a blender; pour in enough water to cover the vegetables. Blend until liquified, about 1 minute.
- Heat 1/3 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat just until oil has begun to warm, about 30 seconds; pour the blended jalapeno mixture into the oil. Stir in chicken bouillon cubes and cilantro. Reduce heat to medium and cook sauce for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove green sauce from heat and allow to stand while you complete remaining steps.
- Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Using a tongs, place each tortilla into the hot oil and fry for a few seconds on each side. Tortillas will be pliable; do not overcook.
- Immerse the fried tortilla into the green sauce to coat; place tortilla on a serving plate. Sprinkle tortilla with about 2 teaspoons shredded queso fresco cheese and roll into a thin enchilada. It's easiest if one person is frying tortillas while another person dips in sauce, fills with cheese, and rolls the tortillas.
- Place enchiladas onto serving plates; spoon with remaining green sauce and sprinkle with remaining queso fresco cheese. Spread shredded lettuce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with chopped red onion. Top servings with a tablespoon of sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.7 calories, Carbohydrate 58.8 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 498.7 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
ENCHILADAS VERDES
These enchiladas are easy to make ahead and refrigerate until you're ready to bake. After quickly cooking the tortillas in hot oil, I layer them between paper napkins to soak up excess oil.-Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and salt over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in cheddar cheese; set aside., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook and stir the soup, process cheese and milk over medium heat until cheese is melted. Stir in chilies and pimientos., In a large skillet, fry tortillas, one at a time, in oil for 5 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. , Place a scant 1/4 cup of reserved meat mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over the top. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 676 calories, Fat 41g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 1406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
SPICY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS VERDE
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
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
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
Tips:
- To make your enchiladas even cheesier, use a blend of Mexican cheeses, such as Oaxaca, Chihuahua, or queso fresco.
- If you don't have tomatillos, you can use green tomatoes instead. Just peel and core them before using.
- To make your enchilada sauce extra flavorful, roast the tomatillos and peppers before blending them.
- If you like spicy food, add a serrano or jalapeño pepper to the sauce.
- Be sure to heat the tortillas before filling and rolling them. This will help prevent them from cracking.
- Serve your enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and cilantro.
Conclusion:
Spicy Enchiladas Verdes de Queso are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With their creamy cheese filling, flavorful green sauce, and crispy tortillas, these enchiladas are sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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