Enchiladas Verdes Recipe
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Enchiladas Verdes

By: gema 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (67)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 9 enchiladas
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Cover a large griddle with aluminum foil and preheat to medium-high.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 284 | Total Fat: 20.3g | Cholesterol: 70mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2010 by lvmy2girls   view full review
Sooooo good! and easy to prepare. One suggestion broil the tomatillos and garlic instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2010 by Rivka   view full review
Wow! Better than any dish we have had in a mexican restaurant for sure. I will say that this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2010 by GormandJim   view full review
This comports with my own recipe and is obviously authentic because it calls for CORN...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by SunnyByrd   view full review
Fantastic! The recipe itself is nice and simple, and the taste is very authentic. I made this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2010 by Lynn Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These were the best chicken enchiladas I've had in a long time. I won't be ordering them in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by jackie   view full review
This is a keeper! I had only tried something as good in Mexico City. I used table cream (media...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2010 by MexicoKaren   view full review
Right on, Gema - these enchiladas are absolutely authentic. The baked enchiladas smothered in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2010 by KitchenDiva Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
All 4 of my grandparents were born and raised in Jalisco, Mexico. I know authentic Mexican and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2011 by Ellen   view full review
This has got to be one of the best mexican recipes that I have ever tried and I live in Texas...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2010 by floralfrog   view full review
These were GREAT!! Thankfully I only used 2 serrano peppers since I left the seeds in them!...

 

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