Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Chicken
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Season chicken thighs with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let chicken cool, then shred into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Make the Green Sauce
- Roast poblanos directly over gas flame or under broiler, turning frequently, until charred all over, about 8-10 minutes.
- Place charred poblanos in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let steam for 15 minutes.
- Peel off charred skin, remove stems and seeds. Roughly chop poblanos.
- In a blender, combine poblanos, onion, garlic, cilantro, chicken stock, salt, and cumin. Blend until smooth.
- Pour sauce into a saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Assemble the Enchiladas
- Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Warm 1 cup chicken stock in a shallow dish. Quickly dip each tortilla in warm stock to soften, about 5 seconds per side.
- Place about 1/3 cup shredded chicken down the center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in prepared baking dish.
- Pour green sauce evenly over enchiladas, making sure they're well covered.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5 more minutes until sauce is bubbling.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with avocado slices.
Notes
For spicier enchiladas, leave some seeds in the poblanos when blending the sauce. You can make the chicken and sauce up to 2 days ahead and store separately in the refrigerator. The enchiladas can be assembled in the morning and baked in the evening. Leftover enchiladas keep well in the fridge for 3 days and reheat beautifully in a 350°F oven.
