Enchiladas Suizas

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  • Prep Time

    8 mins

  • Cook Time

    8 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    519 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Enchiladas Suizas

Enchiladas suizas are made from corn tortillas stuffed with chicken, covered in a creamy green sauce, and topped with lots of cheese!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups salsa verde
  • ¼ cup packed cilantro (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil, plus more if frying
  • ¾ cup Mexican crema, plus more if you want it extra creamy
  • 2 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded Chihuahua cheese
  • Sliced onions, for topping
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Blend the salsa verde and cilantro (if using) in a large blender until smooth.
  2. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the salsa verde and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Remove it from the heat and stir in the Mexican crema. For an extra creamy sauce, add in ¼ - ½ cup extra Mexican crema.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken and ½ cup of the green cream sauce until fully coated. Taste and season with salt if necessary.
  4. If warming the tortillas in the microwave: Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and heat them in the microwave for 1 minute, flipping them halfway through until all of them are warm and pliable.If frying the tortillas: Heat about 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, lightly fry each tortilla for 10 seconds, flipping halfway through until softened. Transfer the tortillas to a paper towel lined plate to drain off any excess oil.
  5. Pour ¼ cup of the green cream sauce into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread it all over the bottom to coat.
  6. Assemble the enchiladas by filling the tortillas with the shredded chicken mixture and 1 ½ cups of shredded cheese. Place the enchiladas seam-side down in the prepared baking dish, then pour the remaining green cream sauce on top. Sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with sliced onions and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Chicken: You can use any leftover chicken you have in the fridge, use a store-bought rotisserie chicken, or you can make your own shredded chicken at home. If you’re making your own shredded chicken from scratch, you’ll need about 1 pound of raw chicken.
  • Salsa Verde: You can use store-bought or make your own salsa verde.
  • Mexican crema: For an extra creamy sauce, add in ¼ - ½ cup extra Mexican crema.
  • Cilantro: I love blending in some cilantro to make the cream sauce to add a touch of herby brightness, but this is totally optional. If you aren’t a fan of cilantro, you can omit it completely.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2enchiladas Calories 519kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 949mg (40%) Potassium 171mg (5%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 650IU (13%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 530mg (53%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 519 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2enchiladas
Calories 519kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 949mg 40%
Potassium 171mg 4%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 650IU 13%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 530mg 53%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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