Enchiladas Suizas
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
384 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Enchiladas Suizas
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Enchiladas Suizas (or Swiss Enchiladas) is a Mexican variation of enchiladas verdes, known for their creamy, tangy tomatillo and chile-based sauce topped with melted cheese.
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Ingredients
Tomatillo Sauce
- 1 ½ pounds tomatillos (16 to 20 medium), husks and stems removed, rinsed well, and dried (see note)
- 4 Poblano chiles , washed and dry
- 1 medium onion , cut into 8 wedges through root end
- 3 to 5 jalapeño chiles or serrano chiles , washed and dry (I used 5 because I like it slightly spicy)
- 5 garlic cloves , unpeeled
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¼ cup water
- 1 bunch fresh Cilantro , coarsely chopped (leaves and stems)
- 4 teaspoons Knorr granulated chicken-flavored bouillon
- 1 to 2½ teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoons fine sea salt , adjust to taste
- ½ to ¾ cup Mexican cream, sour cream, or heavy cream
Enchiladas
- 1 (2½-pound) rotisserie chicken, skin and bones discarded, meat shredded into bite-size pieces (3 cups)
- 8 ounces Monterey jack cheese , shredded (3 cups), divided
- 8 ounces queso fresco , crumbled (3 cups), divided
- 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro , chopped
- any neutral flavored cooking oil ( I used avocado oil) , for brushing the corn tortillas
- sour cream , for serving
- Lime wedges , for serving
- avocado , for serving
Instructions
For the Creamy Tomatillo Sauce
- Position an oven rack 6 inches from the broiler and preheat the broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Arrange the tomatillos, poblanos, onion, jalapeño, and garlic on the prepared sheet. Drizzle with oil and toss gently to coat. Place the poblanos and jalapeño skin-side up.
- Broil for about 15 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through, until the tomatillos, poblanos, and jalapeño are blistered and blackened and the onion edges are deeply browned. Don’t worry if the vegetables appear to be burning—this adds flavor! Let the vegetables cool on the sheet for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. When the vegetables have cooled down enough to handle, remove the stem from the poblano, cut it in half, and remove the seeds. Slip the skins off the garlic and pull off the stem off the jalapeños.
- Transfer the broiled vegetables and any accumulated juices to a blender. Add water, cilantro, sugar, and salt, then blend until coarse purée forms (about 30 seconds), scraping down the sides as needed.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Pour in the tomatillo mixture and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat, whisk in the cream, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Cover and keep warm.
For the Enchiladas
- Spread ¾ cup of the prepared sauce in the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish. In a bowl, mix the cheeses, reserving 1½ cups for topping. Combine the shredded chicken, 1½ cups of cheese, and 1 cup of sauce in a separate bowl.
- Lightly spray or brush both sides of the tortillas with oil. Stack tortillas, then wrap them in a damp dish towel. Place tortillas on a plate and microwave until warm and pliable, about 1 to 1½ minutes.
- Lay the tortillas flat on a clean surface. Place ¼ cup of the chicken filling over the lower third of 1 tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place seam side down in the prepared dish.
- Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the enchiladas, spreading it with the back of a spoon to ensure even coverage. Sprinkle the reserved 1½ cups of cheese over the top and dot with cream cheese. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes, or until the enchiladas are heated through and the cheese is melted.
To Serve
- Uncover the dish and let the enchiladas cool for 15 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream, lime wedges, avocado slices, and diced onion on the side.
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