Delicious Enchiladas Verdes
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of enchiladas verdes, a comforting dish featuring warm corn tortillas filled with seasoned chicken and topped with zesty green salsa. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, offering a delightful mix of textures and tastes. With easy preparation and customizable fillings, these enchiladas are sure to impress your family and friends!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie preferred)
- 1 cup green salsa verde
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- ½ cup queso fresco, crumbled
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with half of the green salsa verde, diced onion, and garlic.
- Heat each tortilla in a skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with approximately two tablespoons of the chicken mixture and roll tightly.
- Place rolled enchiladas seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour remaining salsa verde over the top and sprinkle with Monterey Jack and queso fresco cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly, then garnish with sour cream and cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg