Authentic Enchiladas Verdes Recipe

Ingredients

• 2.25 pounds small green tomatillos, husks removed
• 3 serrano peppers
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 9 corn tortillas
• 3 cups water
• 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 0.5 store-bought rotisserie chicken, meat removed and shredded
• 0.25 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1 cup cilantro leaves
• 1 (8 ounce) container Mexican crema, crema fresca
• 1 cup grated cotija cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare a large griddle by covering it with aluminum foil and preheating to medium-high heat.
2. Grill tomatillos, serrano peppers, and garlic on the preheated griddle, turning occasionally, until they are nicely toasted and slightly blackened. This should take about 5 minutes for the garlic, 10 minutes for the peppers, and 15 minutes for the tomatillos. Transfer to a bowl and let them cool.
3. Heat the oil in a deep, small skillet to a temperature of 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. Briefly fry each tortilla, one at a time, in the hot oil until they are just warmed through, approximately 3 to 5 seconds on each side. Place the fried tortillas on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
5. Combine the toasted tomatillos, serrano peppers, and garlic in a blender. Add water and blend until you achieve a smooth consistency. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and heat over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Stir in the chicken bouillon until dissolved, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
6. Dip each tortilla in the sauce for a few seconds to coat it well. Fill each tortilla generously with shredded chicken and sprinkle a bit of extra sauce over the chicken. Roll up the tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down in a serving dish.
7. Drizzle a generous amount of the tomatillo sauce over the rolled enchiladas. Garnish with fresh lettuce, cilantro, a dollop of crema, and a sprinkle of cotija cheese. Serve any extra sauce on top or on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

• Calories: 304 kcal
• Fat Content: 21 g
• Fiber Content: 4 g
• Sugar Content: 6 g
• Sodium Content: 222 mg
• Protein Content: 12 g
• Cholesterol Content: 70 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 21 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g