ENCHILADAS VERDES

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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!

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Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cloves garlic
3 serrano peppers
2 ¼ pounds small green tomatillos, husks removed
1 cup vegetable oil for frying
9 corn tortillas
3 cups water
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
½ store-bought rotisserie chicken, meat removed and shredded
¼ head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 cup cilantro leaves
1 (8 ounce) container Mexican crema, crema fresca
1 cup grated cotija cheese

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

Stewart Green
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I made these enchiladas verdes last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. The sauce was perfect - not too spicy, not too bland. I will definitely be making these again.


Zain Tareen
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These enchiladas verdes were delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was tender. I will definitely be making these again.


WASWA ABUBAKALI
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I've made these enchiladas verdes several times now and they are always a hit! The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is always tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jon Holyoke
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These enchiladas verdes were easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was moist. I will definitely be making these again.


scara m
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I made these enchiladas verdes last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. The sauce was perfect - not too spicy, not too bland. I will definitely be making these again.


Abdurob Molla
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These enchiladas verdes were delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Mahim Bepari
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I've made these enchiladas verdes several times now and they are always a hit! The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is always tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nwankwo Peter
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These enchiladas verdes were easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was moist. I will definitely be making these again.


Sanjay Acharjee
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I made these enchiladas verdes last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. The sauce was perfect - not too spicy, not too bland. I will definitely be making these again.


Jen Williams
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These enchiladas verdes were delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Caroline Narotso
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I've made these enchiladas verdes several times now and they are always a hit! The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is always tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Waseem Rayan
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These enchiladas verdes were easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was moist. I will definitely be making these again.


Matrika Prasad Bhandari
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I made these enchiladas verdes last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. The sauce was perfect - not too spicy, not too bland. I will definitely be making these again.


Zain Annie
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These enchiladas verdes were absolutely delicious! The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.


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