12 Dinners That Start With Fresh Tomatillos

Roasted tomatillos, California chilies, and red chile peppers are blended until smooth. Then, the vibrant green sauce is cooked with chicken breasts until the meat is tender and the sauce has reduced a bit. 

A spicy salsa (made with avocados, onions, cilantro, jalapenos, and tomatillos) is the perfect finishing touch for these chili powder-seasoned shrimp tacos topped with shredded red cabbage. 

"This is a delicious, not too spicy, authentic Mexican pork stew that is easy to make and a recipe that everyone in your family will enjoy," according to recipe creator PLATO712, who recommends serving with Spanish rice and warm tortillas. 

Chicken thighs are cooked with cilantro, then topped with a sweet and spicy tomatillo-jalapeno sauce flavored with honey, cumin, and chili powder.

Chicken enchiladas are topped with a creamy salsa Suiza made with fresh tomatillos, Chihuahua cheese, and hot Serrano peppers. 

Chef John's simple take on chicken verde starts with a jar of tomatillo-based green salsa. If you want to go the extra mile, opt for our homemade salsa verde recipe instead of store-bought. 

Here's a traditional Mexican stew made simple by your trusty Instant Pot. "Recipe was super easy to follow and very budget friendly," says reviewer Daniel Gourley.

These restaurant-worthy chicken enchiladas are smothered in a vibrant green sauce made with tomatillos and Serrano peppers. Crumbled queso fresco adds cool, creamy flavor. 

Craving a hot bowl of soup in the summer? Try this wonderfully easy tomatillo-based recipe. Recipe creator Holly recommends topping with sour cream and cilantro. 

Recipe creator Grace Preyapongpisan, who suggests garnishing with red onions and crumbled Cojita cheese, says this healthy soup is a great way to use up all the tomatillos and greens that come in CSA boxes. 

"We pray for colder weather in California just so we can make this soup," says recipe creator Thea, who suggests adding red chili flakes for a spicer dish. 

Here's what recipe creator gem says of this Mexican recipe: "Small pieces of flank steak are cooked in their juices, then mixed with whole beans and crispy crumbled bacon."