Enchiladas Suizas
These enchiladas suizas are super flavorful with a homemade creamy green sauce, tender shredded chicken, seasoned perfectly, super cheesy and rolled in corn tortillas.
Prep Time35 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Authentic Enchiladas Suizas, Enchilada Suiza Recipe, Enchiladas Suizas
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 583kcal
Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats
For the Creamy Sauce
- 3 jalapenos, stems, seeds removed
- 3 serrano peppers, stems, seeds removed
- 5 tomatillos
- 5 cloves garlic
- ½ medium white onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 3 ounces cream cheese
For the Creamy Sauce
Using a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add jalapenos, serrano peppers, tomatillos, garlic cloves, onion slices and fry lightly.
Pour in chicken broth and cover for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and add all ingredients to a blender or Vitamix.
Next, add cilantro, chicken bouillon, sour cream and cream cheese. Mix until blended.
For the Chicken
Using the same frying pan, add 1 tablespoon of oil and heat over medium high heat.
Add chicken, seasoned with Slap Ya Mama, garlic powder, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
Once you have a good sear, add butter to the pan, flip chicken over and baste each breast with the butter.
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Add chicken and juices to a large bowl.
Let it cool a bit then shred it.
Add a little bit of the sauce (about ½ cup) and mix well.
Assembling the Enchiladas
Pour a little sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Lightly fry the tortillas in oil then add chicken mixture and shredded cheese.
Roll up and place seam side down in the baking dish.
Cover with the remaining sauce and top with additional cheese.
Bake uncovered in a preheated 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.
Nutritional values are approximate.
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 824mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 925IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 313mg