mexicanutama· 4 servings
≈270 kkal · P 6g · L 7.1g · KH 46.6g (per recipe, TKPI estimate)
Enchilada Hijau
MBG-eligible
Enchiladas Verdes

Ingredients
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 500 g tomatillos, husked
- 2 jalapeños, seeded
- 1/4 cup diced white onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- 11. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 22. Roast tomatillos, jalapeños, onion, and garlic on a hot skillet until lightly charred, then transfer to a blender.
- 33. Add cilantro, chicken broth, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth to form the green sauce.
- 44. In a saucepan, simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- 55. Heat oil in a pan and briefly fry each tortilla until pliable, then dip each in the sauce.
- 66. Place a spoonful of shredded chicken on each tortilla, roll tightly, and arrange seam‑side down in a baking dish.
- 77. Pour remaining sauce over the rolled enchiladas, sprinkle with queso fresco, and bake for 15‑20 minutes until heated through.
- 88. Garnish with sour cream and extra cilantro before serving.
Source: llm-generated