Encilantrada De Pollo/Envueltos Recipe

Name: Encilantrada De Pollo/Envueltos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 -10 chicken thighs, diced; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves (coriander); 2 minced fresh garlic cloves; 3 (7 ounce) cans salsa verde; ⅓ cup chicken stock (leftover from the chicken thighs); salt and pepper; 24 -30 corn tortillas; cooking oil, as needed to fry tortilla; Mexican crema, as topping if desired (optional); mexican cheese, as topping if desired (optional)

Servings: persons

8 -10 chicken thighs, diced
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves (coriander)
2 minced fresh garlic cloves
3 (7 ounce) cans salsa verde
⅓ cup chicken stock (leftover from the chicken thighs)
salt and pepper
24 -30 corn tortillas
cooking oil, as needed to fry tortilla
Mexican crema, as topping if desired (optional)
mexican cheese, as topping if desired (optional)

1
In a large pot, add chicken salt and pepper cook till done (saving the chicken stock), remove skin, debone and dice.
2
Saute onion and minced cilantro (coriander) on low-medium heat for about 3 minutes or till onion gets slightly golden.
3
Add minced garlic last (garlic flavor gets tarty if sauteed too long) and saute one more minute.
4
Add the cans of Herdez salsa verde and chicken stock, cook on low to medium heat for 5-8 minutes.
5
Add the diced chicken and continue to simmer for 5 more minutes.
6
Saute corn tortillas in oil on medium heat about 6 seconds on each side till soft, spoon encilantrada onto tortilla roll it up and top with crema mexicana and white Mexican cheese.
7
Serve with Mexican rice and beans.

1026

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 -10 chicken thighs, diced, 1 tablespoon cooking oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves (coriander), and more.

Yes, Encilantrada De Pollo/Envueltos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Encilantrada De Pollo/Envueltos

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