Enchiladas Verdes with Chicken and Queso Fresco

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

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Green Tomatillo Sauce

Roughly chop the onion and peel the garlic cloves.

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Green Tomatillo Sauce

Remove the stems and seeds from the chili peppers to manage heat levels.

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Green Tomatillo Sauce

In a pot of boiling water, simmer the onion, garlic, and chili peppers for 10 minutes until soft.

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Green Tomatillo Sauce

Drain the vegetables and transfer them to a high-speed blender.

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Green Tomatillo Sauce

Add the fresh cilantro, lime juice, and salt to the blender jar.

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Green Tomatillo Sauce

Pulse until the sauce is smooth and emulsified; if too thick, add 15ml of water.

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Green Tomatillo Sauce

Keep the sauce warm in a small saucepan over low heat until assembly.

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Chicken Filling

SAFETY: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and wash hands immediately after handling raw meat.

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Chicken Filling

Season the chicken thoroughly with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and ground onion.

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Chicken Filling

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Chicken Filling

Sear the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 74°C.

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Chicken Filling

Remove the chicken from the heat and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.

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Chicken Filling

Using two forks, shred the chicken into thin strips.

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Chicken Filling

Toss the shredded meat with 30ml of the green sauce to keep it moist.

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Enchilada Assembly and Baking

Preheat your oven to 180°C and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

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Enchilada Assembly and Baking

Flash-fry the tortillas in a dry pan for 15 seconds per side to make them pliable.

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Enchilada Assembly and Baking

Dip each tortilla into the green sauce, then fill with a generous amount of shredded chicken.

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Enchilada Assembly and Baking

Roll the tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.

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Enchilada Assembly and Baking

Pour the remaining green sauce over the rolls and sprinkle with half of the crumbled feta.

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Enchilada Assembly and Baking

Bake for 15-20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the edges are slightly golden.

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Enchilada Assembly and Baking

Top with shredded lettuce, a drizzle of sour cream, and the remaining feta before serving hot.