Enchiladas Verdes Recipe
Corn tortillas filled with chicken, topped with green sauce
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Ingredients
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Filling
Green Sauce
Tortillas
Topping
Method
Preparation of Green Sauce
Preparation of Filling
Combine filling ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, chopped onion, cilantro, and half of the shredded cheese. Mix well.
Assembling Enchiladas
Prepare the tortillas
In a skillet, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
Fill the tortillas
Take a warm tortilla, place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling in the center, and roll it up tightly. Place seam-side down in a baking dish.
Repeat the process
Continue filling and rolling the tortillas until all the filling is used.
Baking and Serving
Top with green sauce
Pour the prepared green sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas in the baking dish.
Add remaining cheese
Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top of the sauce.
Bake the enchiladas
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve topped with sour cream and sliced avocado.