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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
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Authentic Enchiladas Suizas, Enchilada Suiza Recipe, Enchiladas Suizas
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 583kcal
Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats

Ingredients

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 Chicken

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400° and lightly spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

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.

Notes

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.
 
Recipe inspired from Stellan Spice

Nutrition

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