How To Make Authentic Enchiladas Verdes Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 cups of cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1 pound of tomatillos, husks removed
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon of lime juice
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Sour cream and fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
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In a small saucepan, heat the chicken broth over medium heat. Add the green sauce mixture and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet or in the microwave until pliable.
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Dip each tortilla into the green sauce, coating both sides. Place a spoonful of shredded chicken in the center of each tortilla and roll up tightly. Place the enchiladas seam side down in a baking dish.
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Pour any remaining green sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
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Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve the enchiladas garnished with sour cream and fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories : 350kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 66mg
- Sodium : 900mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 35g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 22g
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