If you have no idea what to cook this day, then some green enchiladas are the answer to a simple and quick recipe.
The origin of tortillas dates to the pre-Columbian civilizations of Mesoamerica, so the delight of cooking green enchiladas reached Independent Mexico with a filling and submerged in spicy sauce.
Depending on the region of the country is how they are made, for example in some states they are accompanied with cotija cheese, cream, and coriander or lettuce leaves.
Preparation: 10 min | Cooking: 20 min | Total: 30 minutes
Serving: 4 Servings | Difficulty: very easy
Nutritional Information for Enchiladas Verdes
For every 100 grams based on a 2,000-calorie diet, contains:
- Energy 274 calories
- Fat 14.06 grams
- Carbohydrates 35.66 grams
- Proteins 3.48 grams
Necessary utensils:
- Blender, saucepan, spoon
Easy and simple recipe for Green Enchiladas
Ingredients
To cook the Green Enchiladas you need the following:
- ½ kilogram of tomatillo
- 4 green chilies
- ½ chicken breast shredded
- 1 clove of garlic
- ¼ onion
- Oil
- Cream
- Lettuce
- Double cream cheese
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1/2 liter of water
- Salt to taste
Step by step to prepare and cook green enchiladas
For the sauce
Step 1
Boil the tomatillo with water, garlic, chiles, and onion.
Step 2
Blend the above ingredients and add clean water.
Step 3
Fry the sauce over medium heat for 5 minutes with a little oil and onion slices. Season with salt to taste.
Step 4
In a frying pan place oil and fry the tortillas over low heat.
Step 5
Fill the tortillas with the shredded chicken as if they were quesadillas, plate and place the sauce on top.
Step 6
Accompany with cream, lettuce, and cheese.
Gastronomic tip
For a creamier sauce add 1 1/2 Cups of NESTLÉ Media Crema.
Nutritional tip
The green tomato contains vitamins and minerals, and its consumption provides.