Name: Authentic Enchiladas Verdes Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 1 pound tomatillos (about 8-10 medium), husks removed and rinsed; 2-3 serrano or jalapeño peppers (adjust for heat preference); 1/2 medium white onion, roughly chopped; 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 8-10 corn tortillas; 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (such as from a rotisserie chicken or poached chicken breast); 1 cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream (for garnish); 1/4 cup chopped white onion (for garnish); Additional fresh cilantro (for garnish); Vegetable oil for frying tortillas (about 1/4 cup)

Enchiladas Verdes 🇲🇽 Mexico

Enchiladas topped with a green sauce made from tomatillos and green chili peppers.

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Tortillas tomatillos green chili peppers cheese

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