Green Enchiladas
These crowd-pleasing Green Enchiladas are so delicious, that you won't believe how easy they are to make! It's the perfect flavor combo!
Servings: 6
Calories: 484kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds tomatillos (about 10-12)
- ½ white onion, cut into chunks
- 3 jalapeños, seeded and halved
- 4 cloves of garlic
- ½ cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound cooked chicken breasts, shredded
- 2 ½ cups freshly grated Monterrey Jack cheese, separated
- 12 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°, and have ready a 9x13" greased casserole dish.
- To make the green sauce, peel away the tomatillos' husks, rinse, and wipe dry with paper towels. Cut each tomatillo into quarters and transfer to a saucepan.
- Add the onions, jalapenos, garlic, and water and bring to a boil. Then, cover, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until all of the ingredients are fork-tender.
- Remove the ingredients from the saucepan with a slotted spoon and transfer to a blender or food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Add the cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Secure the lid and remove either the feed tube or the lid center cap, cover with a kitchen towel, and blend until smooth to your liking. Set aside until ready to use.
- For the enchilada filling, add the shredded chicken, half of the cheese, and a ½ cup of tomatillo sauce to a bowl. Mix with a fork to combine. Next, add a thin layer of tomatillo verde sauce to the casserole dish. Set both aside until ready to use.
- To warm the tortillas for rolling, stack 4 tortillas in the center of a damp paper towel, and microwave for 1 minute. Repeat until all of the tortillas are warm and pliable.
- Add about 2-3 tablespoons worth of filling to each tortilla and roll tightly. Place seam-side down across the casserole dish. Pour over the remaining sauce, and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake 30 minutes, serve and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1359mg | Potassium: 679mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 785IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 403mg | Iron: 2mg