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Authentic Enchiladas Verdes

Authentic Enchiladas Verdes

Cost $12.5, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 35 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $12.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Protein

    • 🍗 2 bone-in chicken breast halves
    • 🍲 2 cups chicken broth

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1/2 white onion, halved, divided
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, divided
    • 🍈 1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed
    • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

  • Seasonings

    • 🧂 2 teaspoons salt
    • 🧂 1 pinch salt

  • Others

    • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
    • 🌮 12 corn tortillas
    • 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
    • 🧅 1/2 white onion, chopped

STEPS

1

Gather the ingredients.

2

Combine chicken, broth, one quarter onion, salt, and 1 clove garlic in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until chicken is no longer pink, about 20 minutes. Reserve broth; discard onion and garlic.

3

Remove chicken and shred when cool. Reserve broth.

4

Place tomatillos in a pot; cover with water and boil until color changes to dull green.

5

Strain tomatillos and blend with remaining ingredients (onion, garlic, pinch of salt, reserved broth) until puréed.

6

Simmer the salsa in a saucepan.

7

Heat oil, fry tortillas briefly, and drain on paper towels.

8

Dip tortillas in the salsa and plate them, 3 tortillas per person.

9

Fill or cover tortillas with shredded chicken, then top with salsa.

10

Sprinkle with queso fresco, chopped onion, and cilantro.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

559

Calories

  • 37
    Protein
  • 49
    Carbs
  • 25
    Fats

💡 To save time, you can prepare the salsa the day before and store it in the refrigerator.Corn tortillas are best when they are freshly fried for texture.Add a touch of lime juice for an extra tangy flavor.Serve with rice or beans for a complete meal.