Best 4 Roasted Tomatillo Chicken Enchiladas Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Mexican cuisine with our delectable Roasted Tomatillo Chicken Enchiladas. This dish combines the vibrant flavors of roasted tomatillos, succulent chicken, and a medley of Mexican spices, all wrapped in warm and soft tortillas. Each bite offers a burst of tangy, smoky, and mildly spicy notes, perfectly balanced by the creamy and savory fillings. This recipe is not only a culinary delight but also a visual masterpiece, sure to impress your family and friends.

In addition to the main recipe, you'll also find irresistible complementary recipes that elevate your enchilada experience. Prepare a refreshing Avocado Salsa Verde to accompany the enchiladas, adding a bright and herbaceous touch to each bite. For those who crave a bit of heat, the Spicy Roasted Tomatillo Salsa is the perfect condiment, offering a fiery kick that complements the richness of the enchiladas. And to complete your Mexican feast, try the authentic Mexican Rice and Refried Beans recipes, which are essential accompaniments to any enchilada meal.

These recipes are meticulously crafted to ensure an authentic and flavorful dining experience. The detailed instructions and helpful tips guide you through each step, ensuring success in your culinary endeavors. Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Mexico with our Roasted Tomatillo Chicken Enchiladas and accompanying recipes, transporting your taste buds to a fiesta of culinary delight.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH ROASTED TOMATILLO CHILE SALSA



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 39

1 pound tomatillos, husked
1 white onion, peeled, sliced, quartered or whole
4 garlic cloves
2 jalapenos
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 lime, juiced
Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock, store-bought
Chopped cilantro leaves
1 deli roasted chicken (about 3 pounds), boned, meat shredded
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
10 large flour tortillas
1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
2 cups sour cream
Chopped tomatoes and cilantro leaves, for garnish
Spicy Black Beans, recipe follows
Yellow Rice, recipe follows
Guacamole, optional
2 cups (about 1 pound) dried black beans, picked over, soaked overnight
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 cups long-grain rice
4 cups water
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • For the salsa:
  • On a baking tray, roast tomatillos, onion, garlic and jalapenos for 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the roasted vegetables and any juices on the bottom of the tray to a food processor. Add the cumin, salt, cilantro, and lime juice and pulse mixture until well combined but still chunky.
  • For the enchiladas:
  • Meanwhile heat a 2 count of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and caramelized - this should take 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin then cook for a further minute. Sprinkle on the flour and stir to ensure the flour doesn't burn then gradually add the chicken stock to make a veloute. Continue stirring over a low simmer until the flour cooks and the liquid thickens. Turn off the heat, add half of the roasted tomatillo chile salsa, some additional fresh chopped cilantro and fold in the shredded chicken meat. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • Change the temperature of the oven to 350 degrees F and begin assembling the dish. Take a large flameproof baking dish and smear the bottom with some of the reserved tomatillo salsa. Now take the flour tortillas and briefly flash them over the stove-top flame (or put them briefly under the broiler if using an electric stove). Using a shallow bowl, coat each tortilla lightly with the reserved salsa mix. Put a scoop of the shredded chicken-enchilada mix on top of the tortilla followed by a sprinkle of the shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla over the filling and roll like a cigar to enclose it. Using a spatula place the tortillas in the baking dish and continue to do the same with all the tortillas. Finally pour over some more of the salsa and top with the remaining shredded cheese. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes until bubbly and cracked on top. Garnish, cilantro and tomato.
  • Serve hot with Spicy Black Beans and Yellow Rice, the remaining tomatillo salsa, sour cream and fresh guacamole, if desired.
  • In a large pot, soak beans overnight covered in water by 2 inches. Drain and set aside.
  • In the same pot, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and bay leaf and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the beans and cover with water by about 1-inch. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are tender. Remove the bay leaf and discard. Taste the beans and season with salt and pepper.
  • Put all the ingredients into a heavy-bottomed pot, stir well, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook over low heat until the rice has absorbed the water, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Discard the garlic and bay leaf, fluff with a fork, and serve.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH ROASTED TOMATILLO CHILE SALSA



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This is a recipe from Tyler Florence that I'm filing here for safekeeping. He suggests serving it with Spicy Black Beans and Yellow Rice, so I'll post those, as well. I've served these dishes for friends on several occasions, with very good results (i.e., we LOVE it!)

Provided by SLTowne

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb tomatillo, husked
1 white onion, peeled, sliced, quartered
4 garlic cloves
2 jalapenos
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 lime, juice of
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock, storebought
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 (3 lb) rotisserie-cooked chicken, from the deli boned, meat shredded (about 3 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
10 large flour tortillas
1/2 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 cups sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • For the salsa:.
  • On a baking tray, roast tomatillos, onion, garlic and jalapenos for 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the roasted vegetables and any juices on the bottom of the tray to a food processor. Add the cumin, salt, cilantro, and lime juice and pulse mixture until well combined but still chunky.
  • Enchiladas:.
  • Meanwhile heat a 2 count of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and caramelized - this should take 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin then cook for a further minute. Sprinkle on the flour and stir to ensure the flour doesn't burn then gradually add the chicken stock to make a veloute. Continue stirring over a low simmer until the flour cooks and the liquid thickens. Turn off the heat, add half of the roasted tomatillo chile salsa, some additional fresh chopped cilantro and fold in the shredded chicken meat. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • Change the temperature of the oven to 350 degrees F and begin assembling the dish. Take a large baking dish and smear the bottom with some of the reserved tomatillo salsa. Now take the flour tortillas and briefly flash them over the stove-top flame (or put them briefly under the broiler if using an electric stove). Using a shallow bowl, coat each tortilla lightly with the reserved salsa mix. Put a scoop of the shredded chicken-enchilada mix on top of the tortilla followed by a sprinkle of the shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla over the filling and roll like a cigar to enclose it. Using a spatula place the tortillas in the baking dish and continue to do the same with all the tortillas. Finally pour over some more of the salsa and top with the remaining shredded cheese. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes until bubbly and cracked on top. Garnish, cilantro and tomato.
  • Serve hot with Spicy Black Beans and Yellow Rice, the remaining tomatillo salsa, sour cream and fresh guacamole, if desired.

ROASTED TOMATILLO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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These enchiladas are amazing! I made this for a themed dinner party and the crowd went wild. They tasted as if we were at a mexican restaurant...without all the grease. It takes a little more time to prepare, but so worth it! NOTE: the first 8 ingredients are for the salsa. NOTE: This is a recipe by Tyler Florence.

Provided by EagleRocker

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 5-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 lb tomatillo, husked
1 white onion, peeled and chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 jalapenos, de-stemmed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 lime, juice of
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium white onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 roasted deli chicken, pulled from the bones and shredded, we buy a pre-roasted chicken at the supermarket
black pepper, to taste
10 large flour tortillas
2 cups colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • For the salsa: Under the broiler and a watchful eye, place whole tomatillos, onion, garlic and jalapenos in a glass baking dish. As they start to turn black and roast, flip them over so all sides are covered. This only takes about 5 minutes. Transfer the roasted vegetables and any juices to either a food processor or blender and add cumin, salt, cilantro and lime juice. Pulse to desired consistency.
  • For the Enchiladas: In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil. Add onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cumin and cook for another minute. Sprinkle on flour and then gradually add the chicken broth. Stir over a low simmer until the liquid thickens. Turn off the heat. Add half of the tomatillo salso, the fresh chopped cilantro, and the shredded chicken. Season to taste with black pepper.
  • Assembly: Change oven temp to 350. Smear the bottom of a large glass baking dish with salsa. Pour the rest of the salsa on a large plate. Take the tortillas and flash them over a stove top flame, or under the broiler so they get a little crispy. Place the tortilla on the plate of salsa, add chicken filling and cheese and then roll like a cigar. Place in the baking dish and repeat until the dish is full. Pour the rest of the salsa over the tortillas and top with the remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1299.3, Fat 52.4, SaturatedFat 18.2, Cholesterol 146, Sodium 2342.3, Carbohydrate 136.6, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 12.6, Protein 67.6

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH ROASTED TOMATILLO CHILE SALSA



CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH ROASTED TOMATILLO CHILE SALSA image

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 27

Roasted Tomatillo Chile Salsa:
1 pound tomatillos, husked
1 white onion, peeled, sliced, quartered or whole
4 garlic cloves
2 jalapenos
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 lime, juiced
Enchiladas:
Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock, storebought
Chopped cilantro leaves
1 deli roasted chicken (about 3 pounds), boned, meat shredded
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
10 large flour tortillas
1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
2 cups sour cream
Chopped tomatoes and cilantro leaves, for garnish
Spicy Black Beans, recipe follows
Yellow Rice, recipe follows
Guacamole, optional

Steps:

  • Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. For the salsa: On a baking tray, roast tomatillos, onion, garlic and jalapenos for 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the roasted vegetables and any juices on the bottom of the tray to a food processor. Add the cumin, salt, cilantro, and lime juice and pulse mixture until well combined but still chunky. Enchiladas: Meanwhile heat a 2 count of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and caramelized - this should take 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin then cook for a further minute. Sprinkle on the flour and stir to ensure the flour doesn't burn then gradually add the chicken stock to make a veloute. Continue stirring over a low simmer until the flour cooks and the liquid thickens. Turn off the heat, add half of the roasted tomatillo chile salsa, some additional fresh chopped cilantro and fold in the shredded chicken meat. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Change the temperature of the oven to 350 degrees F and begin assembling the dish. Take a large baking dish and smear the bottom with some of the reserved tomatillo salsa. Now take the flour tortillas and briefly flash them over the stove-top flame (or put them briefly under the broiler if using an electric stove). Using a shallow bowl, coat each tortilla lightly with the reserved salsa mix. Put a scoop of the shredded chicken-enchilada mix on top of the tortilla followed by a sprinkle of the shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla over the filling and roll like a cigar to enclose it. Using a spatula place the tortillas in the baking dish and continue to do the same with all the tortillas. Finally pour over some more of the salsa and top with the remaining shredded cheese. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes until bubbly and cracked on top. Garnish, cilantro and tomato.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe tomatillos: Look for tomatillos that are firm and have a deep green color. Avoid any that are bruised or have brown spots.
  • Roast the tomatillos before using them: Roasting the tomatillos brings out their natural sweetness and flavor. To roast the tomatillos, simply toss them with a little oil and salt, then roast them in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until they are softened and slightly charred.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: This recipe uses a combination of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, but you can use any type of cheese that you like. Some other good options include queso fresco, panela cheese, or Oaxaca cheese.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: The chicken should be cooked through, but not dry. To avoid overcooking the chicken, cook it on medium heat and check it often.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for enchiladas include sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and shredded lettuce.

Conclusion:

These roasted tomatillo chicken enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The tomatillos give the enchiladas a unique and tangy flavor, and the chicken and cheese make them filling and satisfying. Serve these enchiladas with your favorite toppings for a complete and delicious meal.

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