Enchiladas Verdes

Enchiladas Verdes is a classic Mexican dish featuring corn tortillas rolled around a savory filling—often shredded chicken, cheese, or beans—and bathed in a vibrant, tangy green salsa made from tomatillos, green chiles, cilantro, and onions. It's typically baked until bubbly and garnished with crema, fresh cilantro, and sometimes avocado or queso fresco.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

A typical serving of Enchiladas Verdes is moderately high in carbohydrates from the corn tortillas and provides a good amount of protein from the filling, especially if it includes chicken or beans. The green salsa is rich in vitamins A and C, and a single serving generally ranges from 300 to 500 calories, depending on the filling and cheese used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	950 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin A	800 IU
Calcium	250 mg
Iron	3 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Folate	60 mcg

Per 2 enchiladas (approximately 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The dish is culturally significant as a staple of Mexican home cooking and celebrations, with the green salsa representing a fresh, bright contrast to the more common red enchilada sauces. Nutritionally, the tomatillo-based salsa offers antioxidants and a lower-calorie flavor base compared to creamier or cheese-heavy sauces.