Authentic Enchilada Verdes

Enjoy this delicious Mexican favorite, I love the taste of corn tortillas and salsa verde...mmm

Ingredients:

Salsa Verde:

• 16 ounces tomatillos, husked and cleaned
• 1 jalapeno pepper
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 gloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup tomatillo water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Enchilada:

• 2 large chicken breasts
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup queso fresco
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 12 corn tortillas

Directions: Salsa Verde:

1. In a pot over high heat, add the tomatillos and jalapeno and cover with water.
2. Bring to a boil and continue to cook for 10 minutes.
3. Set aside 1 cup of the tomatillo water.
4. Drain vegetables and add to blender, along with 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 cup tomatillo water.
5. Blend ingredients until smooth.

Enchilada:

1. In a skillet over medium/high heat, add the chicken breasts, chicken broth, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
2. Bring ingredients to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Flip chicken and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
4. Remove the chicken and shred apart.
5. In a skillet, heat vegetable oil in small amounts for each tortilla.
6. Fry tortilla for 30 seconds in oil on each side. Remove and place on paper towel.
7. In a skillet, boil 1/2 salsa verde. Cook tortilla 20 seconds on each side.
8. Remove and begin to make your enchilada.
9. Add shredded chicken and roll, place 3 tortillas per plate.
10. Top with salsa verde, chopped onions, chopped cilantro, and cheese.
11. Enjoy this authentic Mexican dish!

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Recipe Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfSfVcAyKSU

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bon appetit