Green enchiladas with chicken

Name: Green enchiladas with chicken
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1 chicken breast; water; salt; 1/4 onions; 7 tomatillos; 10 árbol chiles; 1 clove garlic; 1 sprig cilantro; salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; vegetable oil; 12 tortillas; lettuce, in thin strips; sour cream; queso fresco, shredded

alexandra romero

Treat yourself and prepare this recipe for green enchiladas with chicken, as it is a classic of Mexican cuisine that you cannot miss. What’s the best part? You can serve these green enchiladas with rice and a glass of horchata. Enjoy!

In addition to being a practical and filling dish, making green enchiladas, red enchiladas, or mole is very simple. Moreover, it is a dish that allows you to use what you have in your refrigerator: shredded chicken, tortillas, onion, tomato, and more.

Enjoy these green enchiladas with chicken at your next family gathering or during mealtime. You can also fill them with beef, cheese, refried beans, and more. Try them today!

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 12-03-2025

Preparation

20 mins

Low

Cook the chicken in a pot with water, onion, and salt for 30 minutes or until cooked. Remove from the pot and shred. Set aside. Cook the tomatoes and árbol chiles in a pot with water until soft. Blend the tomatoes, árbol chiles, garlic, cilantro, and salt. Set aside. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the chicken with a bit of the sauce. Set aside. Fry the tortillas for 5 minutes or until slightly golden. Then, pass through the sauce, fill with chicken, roll up, and place on a plate. Serve the enchiladas and decorate with lettuce, cream, and cheese.