🌮 Homemade Enchiladas Verdes — A Family Recipe Everyone Falls in Love With 🌿
If you’re looking for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal that tastes like it came straight from a Mexican grandmother’s kitchen, these Homemade Enchiladas Verdes are exactly what you need. This recipe has been in my family for years—my mom made it throughout my childhood, and I swear the smell alone could pull anyone to the dinner table. Every time she cooked it, the whole house filled with that irresistible aroma of roasted tomatillos, cilantro, garlic, and warm tortillas.
To this day, it’s still one of those dishes that brings me right back home. My mom always prepared it with a few top-secret tweaks, and now I make it the exact same way. It’s warm, tangy, creamy, and comforting in every single bite. Whether you’re cooking for family, friends, or someone who needs a little homemade love, these enchiladas never fail. Whenever I bring this meal to someone, they always tell me how much they love it. It’s truly one of my go-to dishes because it tastes like it took hours, but it’s actually simple and straightforward.
🌟 Why This Enchiladas Verdes Recipe Is So Good
✔ Authentic homemade green sauce full of bright, fresh flavors
✔ Tender shredded chicken wrapped in soft tortillas
✔ Creamy, cheesy goodness that melts perfectly in the oven
✔ A comforting recipe that works for weeknights, parties, potlucks, or meal trains
✔ Easy to customize: add spice, make it creamy, or switch to beef or veggies
🥘 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Green Sauce:
Tomatillos
Jalapeños or serrano peppers
Garlic
Onion
Cilantro
Lime juice
Salt + pepper
Optional: a spoon of sour cream for a creamy twist
For the Enchiladas:
Shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)
Corn tortillas
Mexican cheese blend or queso fresco
A bit of oil for softening tortillas
👩🍳 How to Make Them
- Roast or boil the tomatillos, peppers, garlic, and onion until soft and fragrant.
- Blend everything with cilantro, lime, salt, and pepper until smooth and vibrant green.
- Lightly fry or warm the tortillas so they roll without tearing.
- Fill each tortilla with chicken and a sprinkle of cheese, then roll tightly.
- Pour the green sauce on top, add cheese, and bake until melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with crema, more cilantro, avocado, or fresh onions.
The result? Soft, flavorful enchiladas soaked in that bright homemade salsa verde—absolutely irresistible.
🍽 Tips to Make Them Even Better
Add a splash of chicken broth to the sauce for extra richness.
Mix a little sour cream into the sauce for a silky, creamy consistency.
Use freshly shredded chicken so it stays juicy.
If you like heat, keep the seeds from the peppers.
For a healthier option, use baked tortillas instead of frying.
💚 Perfect for Any Occasion
These enchiladas are amazing for weeknight dinners, meal prep, family gatherings, or bringing comfort food to someone in need. They reheat beautifully, freeze well, and taste even better the next day.
If you’ve never tried making homemade enchiladas verdes before, this is your sign. One bite and you’ll understand why this recipe has stayed in my family for generations. 🌿🌮✨
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