Layered Chicken Enchiladas with Tomatillo-Cilantro Sauce
Layered Chicken Enchiladas with Tomatillo-Cilantro Sauce is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 450°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 450°F.
Mix tomatillos, chicken broth, and garlic cloves in large saucepan.
Cover and bring mixture to boil.
Reduce heat; simmer gently until tomatillos are soft, about 10 minutes.
Transfer hot mixture to processor.
Add sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and sliced chile; blend mixture to coarse puree.
Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
Overlap 6 tortillas in 13x9x2-inch oval or rectangular baking dish.
Top tortillas with half of chicken strips and half of mozzarella strips.
Pour 2 cups tomatillo sauce evenly over.
Top with remaining tortillas, chicken strips, and mozzarella.
Pour 1 1/2 cups tomatillo sauce over, then whipping cream.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake until bubbling, about 25 minutes.
Cool enchiladas 10 minutes.
Serve with remaining tomatillo sauce.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.