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Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

Cultural Context

Originating from Mexico, enchiladas are a traditional dish that showcases the rich flavors of the region. Enchiladas Verdes, made with green tomatillo salsa, are especially popular in central and southern Mexico. This dish is often served during celebrations and family gatherings, embodying the warmth of Mexican hospitality. Today, enchiladas have gained global popularity, with variations appearing in many cuisines, adapting to local tastes while maintaining their core essence.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
tortillas
1/2 pechuga de pollo
1 diente de ajo grandecito
3 hojitas de laurel
1/4 de cebolla
agua
sal
10 tomatillos
1 chile jalapeño
1 chile serrano
1 diente de ajo grande
1/4 de cebolla
1 ramito de cilantro
crema acida
queso
lechuga
aguacate (opcional)

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: crema

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

green salsa

🥗Healthier: homemade tomatillo sauce

💰Cheaper: store-bought salsa

Homemade can be fresher and healthier.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: shredded turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is convenient and less expensive.

1

Cocer el pollo con el ajo, las hojas de laurel, la cebolla, agua y sal al gusto.

2

Para la salsa verde, hervir los tomatillos, el chile jalapeño, el chile serrano, el ajo, la cebolla y el cilantro en agua de cocción.

3

Mezclar los ingredientes de la salsa hasta obtener una consistencia suave.

4

Rellenar las tortillas con el pollo cocido y enrollarlas.

5

Cubrir las enchiladas con la salsa verde y añadir crema, queso, lechuga y aguacate al gusto.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Enchiladas VerdesGreen Chicken Enchiladas
Local Name: Enchiladas Verdes de Pollo

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