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Chicken Enchiladas Suizas Verdes
This classic Mexican recipe for Enchiladas Suizas is made with pulled chicken, rolled in corn tortillas, and smothered in a creamy tomatillo sauce. Adapted from Saveur.
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1081 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 Poblano chiles
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil plus more for frying
- 1 ½ lbs tomatillos husks removed
- 2 serrano or jalapeno chiles seeds removed for less heat (optional)
- 1 small white onion halved and peeled
- 1 cup roughly chopped cilantro plus more for garnish
- 1 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- pinch cumin
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- 3 cups cooked chicken or turkey shredded
- 2 cups shredded queso Oaxaca or mozzarella
- 8 6- inch corn tortillas
Notes
- Keep a close eye on the poblano peppers when they’re broiling. You want them to be blackened and charred on all sides to add a nice smoky flavor to the sauce.
- If you have leftover cooked chicken or turkey, freeze it in an airtight freezer bag for up to 4 months to use in this recipe. It’s a great way to prevent food waste and save money!
- Adjust the spiciness to your preferences. Depending on the peppers you use, this recipe can be as spicy or mild as you’d like.
- Don’t step away from the tortillas! Only let them fry for a couple of minutes so that they’re pliable and not hard and crispy.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4g
Calories
1081kcal
(54%)
Carbohydrates
129g
(43%)
Protein
63g
(126%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
2306mg
(96%)
Potassium
1463mg
(42%)
Fiber
20g
(80%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
1254IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
79mg
(88%)
Calcium
584mg
(58%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1081
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 1081kcal | 54% |
| Carbohydrates | 129g | 43% |
| Protein | 63g | 126% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 2306mg | 96% |
| Potassium | 1463mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 20g | 80% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1254IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 79mg | 88% |
| Calcium | 584mg | 58% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.