Enchiladas verdes with chicken
Rolled tortillas filled with shredded chicken and baked under a tangy green sauce and melted cheese.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.98 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Blend the tomatillos, jalapeño, half the onion, garlic, coriander and stock until smooth.
- 2
Cook the green sauce in 1 tablespoon oil for 10 minutes, until thickened. Season.
10 min - 3
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Warm the tortillas in a dry pan, 20 seconds each side, so they roll without cracking.
- 4
Mix the chicken with 4 tablespoons of sauce. Fill each tortilla, roll up and lay seam side down in a baking dish.
- 5
Pour over the rest of the sauce and scatter with cheese.
- 6
Bake for 20 minutes until bubbling and lightly golden.
20 min - 7
Drizzle with soured cream and the remaining onion and serve.
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