Authentic Green Enchilada Sauce Recipe & Filling Ideas

Looking to spice up your regular dinners but aren't wanting to spend a bunch of time? If so, then you’re in the right place! This post goes over how to make a quick and tasty green enchilada sauce that works great with all sorts of fillings. Whether you're into veggies, shredded chicken, or black beans, there's something here for everyone. Let’s get cooking!

How to Make Green Enchilada Sauce

Creating homemade green enchilada sauce is simpler than you might think! Here’s a breakdown of the ingredients and steps to get you rolling:

Ingredients

• 1/2 white or yellow onion, rougly chopped

• 1 jalapeño, whole

• 1 poblano pepper, whole

• cloves garlic (cook with your heart)

• 2 (4-oz) cans of green chiles

• 1/2 - 1 cup vegetable broth (depending on consistency preference)

• 1 1/2 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• salt and pepper to taste

  
  

Instructions

1. Roast the onion, peppers, and garlic: Roast chopped onion, peppers, and garlic cloves on a saucepan over the stove until charred. Once charred, cut off jalapeño and poblano stem.

   
   

2. Blend the ingredients: After roasting and removing stems, transfer the all of the roasted goodness into a tall storage container. Add the broth (start with 1/2 cup, you can always add more later), onion and garlic powder, and cumin. Blend with a hand blender until you have a smooth mixture. A blender or a food processor will work as well.

   
   

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3. Adjust to your liking: Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper as needed.

   
   

4. Store or serve: You can use the sauce right away or store it in the fridge for up to a week. This sauce also freezes well, making it a convenient addition to your meal prep!

   
   

Loaded enchiladas filled with savory chicken and green sauce

Flavor-Packed Filling Ideas

Now that you've got your tasty authentic green enchilada sauce ready, let's check out some awesome filling options that go great with it. These ideas cover all sorts of dietary needs, so everyone at your table will be happy.

• Poblano, Cheese, & Spinach: For a delicious vegetarian option, sauté poblano peppers and diced onions, and mix them with fresh spinach and cheese. This combination is creamy and comforting. recipe coming soon

  
  

• Shredded Chicken: You can cook and shred chicken breasts, or if you're short on time, shred a store-bought rotisserie chicken. If the sauce is made ahead of time, this is a great dinner idea for busy work nights! recipe coming soon

  
  

• Black Bean: For a protein-rich vegetarian option, seasoned black beans are always a favorite! These beans offer not only health benefits but also a heartiness that complements the sauce nicely. recipe coming soon

• Chicken & Elote: For a unique twist, combine shredded chicken with some corn and cotija cheese. The sweet corn balances beautifully with the spiciness of both the sauce and chicken, creating an explosion of flavor. Add cilantro and cheese on top for some extra flavor! recipe coming soon

Freshly made green enchilada sauce ready to use

Do You Love Red Enchiladas?

If you're all about the rich and savory taste of red enchiladas, you're going to love this! I've got a recipe for a quick and tasty red enchilada sauce that you'll be obsessed with!

Quick & Delicious Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe