Simple Enchiladas Verdes Recipe

By | January 17, 2022

Simple Enchiladas Verdes recipe with homemade roasted tomatillo sauce plus chicken, tortilas and cheese. Enchiladas are typical in Mexican cuisine. There are different types of enchiladas, with different types of fillings and sauces.

This is a fantastic recipe to serve a hungry crowd, whether it’s Friday movie night, a pot-luck party, or just a weeknight dinner with your family.

Simple Enchiladas Verdes Recipe

Simple Enchiladas Verdes Recipe

Simple Enchiladas Verdes Recipe

Simple Enchiladas Verdes recipe with homemade roasted tomatillo sauce plus chicken, tortilas and cheese. Enchiladas are typical in Mexican cuisine. There are different types of enchiladas, with different types of fillings and sauces.

Ingredients

For the Roasted Tomatillo Sauce:

  • 15 medium-sized tomatillos, husks removed
  • 3 jalapeno peppers, ribs and seeds removed
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/2 cup fresh packed cilantro
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • salt to taste

For the Enchiladas Verdes:

  • 10 or so 8-inch tortillas – corn or flour will work
  • 12 ounces shredded cheese – Pepper Jack or Monterrey Jack are my favorites
  • 1 lb. cooked chicken, shredded
  • additional mix-ins like sautéed mushrooms, white beans, spinach, or whatever is striking your fancy

Instructions

Let’s Get Cooking!

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