Most chicken enchiladas are dripping with cheese, but just a scattering of robust cotija in this casserolke is enough to satisfy.
Ingredients
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2 pounds tomatillos (husks removed), washed and coarsely chopped
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 white onion, diced small
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2 jalapenos, seeded and diced small
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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Coarse salt and ground pepper
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12 corn tortillas
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (¾ pound total), cooked and shredded (about 2 ¼ cups)
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3 tablespoons sour cream
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2 ounces cotija cheese, crumbled (½ cup)
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⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a blender, puree tomatillos until smooth. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and jalapenos and cook until softened, 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add tomatillo puree and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is thickened slightly, 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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Briefly run stack of tortillas under cold water, turning to lightly dampen. Wrap stack in a clean kitchen towel and microwave until pliable, 30 seconds. Fill each tortilla with about 3 tablespoons chicken, fold in half, and arrange in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, overlapping slightly. Top with tomatillo mixture, cover with foil, and bake until bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
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In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream and 2 tablespoons water. To serve, drizzle casserole with sour cream mixture and sprinkle with cheese and cilantro.