Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsCorona Village Mexican RestaurantEnchiladas Verdes Recipe

Enchiladas Verdes Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

Corn tortillas filled with chicken and topped with green sauce.

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Ingredients

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Filling

Method

Filling Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Filling

    In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped onion, chopped cilantro, and salt. Mix well to combine all ingredients.

Green Sauce Preparation

  1. 2

    Cook Tomatillos and Jalapeño

    In a pot, add the tomatillos and jalapeño. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook for about 10-15 minutes or until tomatillos are tender.

  2. 3

    Blend Sauce

    Drain the tomatillos and jalapeño. Transfer to a blender. Add minced garlic, lime juice, and salt to taste. Blend until smooth.

Enchilada Assembly

  1. 4

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 5

    Warm Tortillas

    In a skillet over medium heat, lightly warm the corn tortillas until pliable, about 30 seconds on each side.

  3. 6

    Fill and Roll Tortillas

    Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken filling onto each tortilla. Roll the tortillas tightly and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.

  4. 7

    Add Green Sauce

    Pour the green sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas, making sure to cover them completely.

  5. 8

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the enchiladas.

  6. 9

    Bake Enchiladas

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  7. 10

    Cool and Serve

    Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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