Enchiladas Verdes with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa and Mexican Crema

Enchiladas Verdes with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa and Mexican Crema

These authentic enchiladas verdes feature tender shredded chicken wrapped in soft corn tortillas, smothered in a vibrant roasted tomatillo salsa and finished with cool Mexican crema. Perfect for spring entertaining, this dish delivers bright, tangy flavors with just the right amount of heat.

AI SCORE
88
/100

Enchiladas Verdes with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa and Mexican Crema

These authentic enchiladas verdes feature tender shredded chicken wrapped in soft corn tortillas, smothered in a vibrant roasted tomatillo salsa and finished with cool Mexican crema. Perfect for spring entertaining, this dish delivers bright, tangy flavors with just the right amount of heat.

AI SCORE
88
/100
MexicanDinnerGluten-Free
⏱️
75 min
Time
👥
4 people
Servings
🔥
520 kcal
Calories
📊
Medium
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 500g boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 450g fresh tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, halved and seeded
  • 1 medium white onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
  • 1 bunch fresh coriander, roughly chopped
  • 240ml chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 200g shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 120ml Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced for garnish
  • 4 radishes, thinly sliced for garnish
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 220°C. Place tomatillos, jalapeños, onion quarters, and garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and roast for 20 minutes until charred and softened.

2

While vegetables roast, place chicken breasts in a saucepan and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 75°C. Remove and shred with two forks.

3

Peel the roasted garlic cloves. Add roasted tomatillos, jalapeños, onion, garlic, fresh coriander, chicken stock, cumin, salt, and pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth.

4

Pour the salsa verde into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce oven temperature to 190°C.

5

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Briefly warm each tortilla for 10 seconds per side to make them pliable.

6

Spread 120ml of salsa verde on the bottom of a 23x33cm baking dish. Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken and a sprinkle of cheese, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.

7

Pour remaining salsa verde over the rolled enchiladas, ensuring they are fully covered. Top with remaining shredded cheese.

8

Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling and edges are slightly crispy.

9

Remove from oven and drizzle generously with Mexican crema. Garnish with avocado slices, radishes, and fresh coriander leaves. Serve immediately.

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