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🇲🇽ENCHILADAS VERDES! | LA MEJOR RECETA De Enchiladas Verdes Con Pollo!

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enchiladas verdes

Cultural Context

Enchiladas verdes are a traditional Mexican dish, often enjoyed as a comforting meal. They feature corn tortillas filled with various ingredients, typically chicken, and are smothered in a tangy green salsa made from tomatillos and green chilies. This dish is popular across Mexico and can vary by region, with different fillings and salsas used. Enchiladas are often served during family gatherings and celebrations, making them a staple in Mexican cuisine.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8-10 tomates verdes medianos
6 chiles jalapeños o serranos
4 rodajas de cebolla
2 dientes de ajo chicos
Manojito de cilantro
Poquita agua o consomé
Poquita aceite
Sal al gusto
Una pechuga grande
8-10 Rebanadas de cebolla
2 dientes de ajo medianos
Suficiente agua
Tortillas
Aceite, el necesario
Queso seco o fresco
Col/repollo o lechuga
Aguacate
Cebollas en rodajas
Chiles en vinagre
Crema

shredded chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu is lower in calories and provides plant-based protein, while canned chicken is often more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and higher in protein.

1

Cocer la pechuga en suficiente agua con 8-10 rebanadas de cebolla, 2 dientes de ajo medianos y sal al gusto.

2

Preparar la salsa mezclando los tomates verdes, chiles, 4 rodajas de cebolla, 2 dientes de ajo chicos, cilantro, agua o consomé, aceite y sal al gusto.

3

Calentar aceite en una sartén y pasar las tortillas por el aceite caliente.

4

Rellenar las tortillas con pollo deshebrado y enrollarlas.

5

Servir las enchiladas con la salsa verde, queso, col o lechuga, aguacate, cebollas en rodajas, chiles en vinagre y crema.

Cooking Techniques

bakedfried

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

green enchiladas
Local Name: enchiladas verdes

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