Enchilada Verde
Enchilada Verde is a popular dish in Mexican cuisine, made with juicy chicken, salsa verde, and melted cheese. The roots of enchiladas date back to the Aztec culture, where simple corn tortillas were filled with various flavors. The green sauce, made from tomatillos and cilantro, adds freshness and a tangy flavor to the dish, which is often served with sour cream and lime. This dish is a perfect choice for gatherings with friends or family dinners.
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Boil the chicken breast in salted water until cooked through. Shred the chicken with two forks and season with salt and pepper.
2
In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Sauté the finely chopped red onion and garlic until translucent.
3
Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and mix with the onion and garlic. Stir in a little salsa verde to keep the chicken moist.
4
Warm the corn tortillas to make them pliable. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll them up tightly.
5
Lightly grease a baking dish with oil. Place the filled tortillas seam-side down, snugly next to each other.
6
Pour the remaining salsa verde over the enchiladas and sprinkle generously with grated cheese. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
7
Before serving, drizzle with sour cream and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and extra salsa verde on the side.
