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Enchiladas Suizas

Creamy Enchiladas Suizas: Your New Comfort Food Delight

Enjoy the soul-soothing flavors of Enchiladas Suizas, featuring soft tortillas, creamy sauce, and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Enchiladas
  • 10 pieces Corn Tortillas Lightly fried to prevent sogginess.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable or canola oil.
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Rotisserie chicken works great.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a lighter substitute.
  • 2 cups Green Enchilada Sauce Homemade or store-bought salsa verde.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Adds moisture and flavor.
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese (Monterey Jack or Mexican Blend) Cheddar or queso fresco are alternatives.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or sweet onions for milder flavor.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced garlic is preferred.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper For seasoning.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Mixture Combine sour cream with enchilada sauce.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped, for garnish.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Oven
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add diced onions and minced garlic, sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in cooked shredded chicken, chicken broth, and green enchilada sauce, simmer for 5 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a separate pan, lightly fry each corn tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side.
  5. In a small bowl, mix sour cream with a tablespoon of green enchilada sauce.
  6. Spread a thin layer of chicken mixture on the bottom of a baking dish, fill tortillas with the mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down.
  7. Pour remaining chicken mixture over the stuffed tortillas, sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  9. Remove from the oven, drizzle with sour cream mixture, and garnish with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with different proteins or omit the meat for a vegetarian version. These enchiladas can be made ahead and frozen for later use.

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