Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound ground chicken, beef, or pork
1 yellow onion
2 poblano peppers
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
2 jars (12 ounces each) salsa verde
2 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro leaves
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack cheese
6 tortillas (corn or flour)
Avocado for serving
Lime wedges for serving
Yogurt or sour cream for serving
Green onion for serving
Jalapeños for serving
Instructions
1-Preheat your oven to 400°F to get everything ready for baking.
2-In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Add 1 pound of ground chicken, beef, or pork, 1 chopped yellow onion, and 2 poblano peppers, cooking until browned, which takes about 5 minutes.
3-Mix in 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 cup water, 1 jar of salsa verde, kosher salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer for 5-8 minutes to blend the flavors.
4-Stir in 2 ounces of cream cheese until it turns creamy, then remove from heat and mix in 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro leaves.
5-Sprinkle shredded cheese down the center of each of the 6 tortillas. Roll them up and place them seam-side down over the meat mixture in the skillet.
6-Pour the remaining jar of salsa verde over the tortillas and top with the rest of the shredded cheese.
7-Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese melts and the sauce bubbles.
8-Serve warm, topped with a mixture of yogurt mixed with lime and salt, avocado slices, cilantro, chopped green onions, and jalapeños.
Last Step:
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🍳 Use an oven-safe skillet to make cleanup easier.
🌶️ Poblano peppers provide a smoky, mild heat; substitute with green bell peppers or green chilies if preferred.
🍽️ Cream cheese in the salsa verde creates a creamy, rich sauce that complements the dish perfectly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 394
