Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

Salsa verde is a green tomatillo salsa made with garlic, onion and peppers. You can make it yourself (see our homemade salsa verde recipe) or buy it from the store. There are some great options. Look for a salsa with medium heat.

INGREDIENT

1 teaspoon neutral flavored oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups (16 ounces) salsa verde, store-bought or try our roasted salsa verde recipe

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems, chopped, plus more for serving

2 cups shredded cooked chicken, see how we make shredded chicken here

1 cup shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese blend

6 (6-inch) flour tortillas

DIRECTIONS

MAKE SAUCE

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat then cook garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the salsa verde and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove skillet from the heat then stir in the sour cream and cilantro. Taste for seasoning, adjusting with salt, pepper or more sour cream if the sauce it too spicy.

FULL RECIPE

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