Chicken Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce | America's Test Kitchen

Chicken Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce | America's Test Kitchen

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Our recipe uses a few tricks to cut down on prep time while delivering enchiladas that still have all the rich, deep flavor of traditional versions.

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil or corn oil
  • 1 medium onion , chopped fine (about 1 cup)
  • 3 medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 3/4 pound small tomatillos , husks and stems removed, each tomatillo quartered (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 3 large jalapeño chiles , seeded and coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 medium onion , chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 thighs), trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese , grated (2 cups)
  • 10 corn tortillas (six-inch)
  • Vegetable cooking spray
  • 3 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese (3/4 cup)
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 avocado , diced medium
  • 5 leaves romaine lettuce , washed, dried, and shredded
  • 2 limes , quartered

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