Description
Enchiladas Suizas are a delicious Mexican dish featuring corn tortillas filled with chicken and topped with a creamy green sauce and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup green salsa
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (such as Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Lightly fry the corn tortillas for about 10 seconds on each side until soft.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with half of the green salsa and chopped onion.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the remaining green salsa and sour cream, then pour this mixture over the rolled tortillas.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional sour cream or cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- These enchiladas can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with shredded beef or cheese for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Enchiladas Suizas, Mexican cuisine, chicken enchiladas, green salsa