Enchiladas Suizas
Enchiladas suizas are a comforting Mexican dish featuring tender tortillas filled with succulent chicken and topped with a creamy, zesty green sauce. This delightful recipe is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, offering an explosion of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create a restaurant-quality meal right in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup green salsa verde
- 1 cup Mexican crema
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Queso Blanco or Monterey Jack)
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked or regular)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish lightly with nonstick spray.
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until golden brown.
- Add chicken breasts, salt, and pepper to the pot; cover halfway with chicken broth and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Shred the chicken once done.
- In a separate bowl, mix green salsa verde with lime juice and crema until combined.
- Fill tortillas with shredded chicken, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas and top generously with cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg