Enchiladas Suizas (Creamy Chicken Enchiladas)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
14 enchiladas
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Calories
307 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Enchiladas Suizas (Creamy Chicken Enchiladas)
Description
Enchiladas Suizas start by roasting tomatillos, poblano peppers, onion, garlic, and serrano pepper to soften and deepen their flavors. These are blended with cumin, salt, spinach, and cilantro into a chunky salsa verde. The salsa adds a fresh, tangy brightness that heats mildly from the serrano pepper. Shredded cooked chicken is mixed with half of this salsa and shredded Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese, creating a moist and cheesy filling.
Corn tortillas are softened by dipping in the remaining salsa verde, then filled, rolled, and arranged in a baking dish. Additional salsa is poured over the layers, topped with remaining cheese, and baked at a moderate temperature until heated through and cheese is melted. The final result is creamy, cheesy enchiladas with a slightly roasted flavor from the salsa and softness from the corn tortillas, accented by fresh herbs and mild heat.
This recipe can be served as a satisfying main dish accompanied by simple sides. Using leftover or rotisserie chicken streamlines preparation. It is gluten-free when corn tortillas are used. The spicy elements can be adjusted by using fewer serrano peppers, and freezing leftovers is possible for up to six months.
Ingredients
- 1 pound tomatillo husked
- 3 poblano pepper
- 1 onion peeled and quartered, white
- 4-5 garlic cloves
- 1 Serrano pepper
- 2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup baby spinach packed, fresh
- ½ cup cilantro
- 4 cups chicken leftover or rotisserie chicken, cooked shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup half-and-half
- 1 pound Oaxaca cheese monterey jack, or white “queso” melting cheese, shredded
- 14 corn tortillas corn for gluten free, taco-size, or flour tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. On a rimmed baking sheet, roast the tomatillos, poblanos, onion, garlic and serrano pepper for 15-20 minutes, until the tomatillos are bubbling and juicy.
- Remove the stems and seeds from the peppers. Then transfer the roasted vegetables and juices to a food processor. Add the cumin, salt, spinach, and cilantro. Pulse the mixture until well combined but still chunky.
- In a large bowl combine and shredded chicken with half of the fresh salsa verde, and half of the shredded cheese. Mix well, then salt and pepper to taste.
- Change the temperature of the oven to 350 degrees F. Set out a 9X13 inch baking dish.
- Pour the remaining salsa verde in a shallow pan for assembling. Dip the tortillas in the salsa, coating on both sides, to soften.
- Put a scoop of the shredded chicken mixture on top of each tortilla. Fold the tortillas over the filling and roll to close. Place the tortillas in the baking dish, ends down. You may have to squeeze them into two rows.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, half & half, and the last of the salsa verde. Mix until smooth. Pour the creamy topping over the enchiladas and top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly. If the cheese starts to brown, loosely cover the top with foil. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- Use corn tortillas for gluten-free enchiladas.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 6 months for convenient future meals.
- Roasting tomatillos and peppers deepens the salsa verde flavor.
- Adjust serrano pepper amount to control heat level.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 14enchiladas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1roll | |
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 485mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 790IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 26.3mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 312mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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