Enchiladas Suizas
Enchiladas suizas are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender tortillas filled with shredded chicken and smothered in a luscious tomatillo sauce. Topped with melted cheese, these enchiladas are a fiesta of flavors that will transport you to culinary bliss. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, this dish is easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb fresh tomatillos
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 4 large garlic cloves
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 cup queso fresco or Cotija cheese
- 8 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup crema mexicana or sour cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan, sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent.
- Add quartered tomatillos and minced garlic; cook until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Blend the mixture with cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Shred cooked chicken and mix with queso fresco.
- Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour tomatillo sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle more cheese on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg