Enchiladas Verdes
Enchiladas verdes are a delightful Mexican dish featuring tender corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken, drenched in a zesty green salsa verde. Baked to perfection with melted cheese on top, these enchiladas offer a burst of flavor that’s perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. Serve them garnished with fresh cilantro and enjoy the mouthwatering aroma that fills your kitchen. Whether you’re making them for a special occasion or a cozy night in, enchiladas verdes are sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup green salsa verde (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Quickly dip each tortilla in warm salsa verde until softened but not soggy.
- Lay each tortilla flat, fill with shredded chicken and sprinkle cheese down the center, then roll tightly.
- Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in the baking dish and pour remaining salsa verde over them.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (155g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg