Roasted Tomatillo Chicken Enchiladas covered in a luscious sauce and baked to cheesy perfection. This super easy recipe will keep you coming back for more!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Mom's Best 100 Easy Chicken Recipes
Keyword: cheesy, chicken enchiladas, comfort food, dinner, easy dinner, enchiladas, family favorite, main dish, mexican, mexican food
Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Roast tomatillos, jalapeños, onion and garlic cloves for 30 minutes, flipping midway to avoid excessive charring. Remove from oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Add roasted ingredients to a food processor with cilantro and spices, and blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
8-10 Tomatillos, 2-3 Jalapeños, 1 Onion, 3 Cloves Garlic , 1/2 Cup Cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon Cumin, 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder, Salt and Pepper to Taste
Reserve 1/2 cup of sauce. Pour the remaining sauce and chicken broth into a large skillet over medium heat. Allow to simmer for 3 minutes. Add shredded cheese and sour cream, and mix well until combined, allowing to simmer for an additional 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
1/4 Cup Chicken Broth, 1/2 Cup Cheese, 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
For the Enchiladas:
Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees. In a small skillet, add vegetable oil over medium heat. Once warmed, add one tortilla at a time, leaving submerged for 5-7 seconds. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil, 10-12 Corn Tortillas
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, 1 cup shredded cheese, and reserved 1/2 cup tomatillo sauce. Add two heaping tablespoons of the mixture to each tortilla, and tightly wrap them and place each in a 9 x 13 baking dish, seam side down.
1 1/2 Cups Chicken, 2 Cups Cheese
Once all enchiladas are wrapped tightly, pour the roasted tomatillo sauce over the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Notes:If you are not a fan of spicy foods, you can scrape the seeds out of the jalapeños after they roast (they will be soft and come out easily!)Enchiladas can be frozen for up to 3 months.