Chicken Enchiladas Suizas Recipe

Name: Chicken Enchiladas Suizas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 8 ounces grated cheddar cheese; 4 ounces canned diced green chiles; 1 cup purchased green chile salsa; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 4 teaspoons ground cumin; salt and black pepper; 12 large flour tortillas; 10 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated; 1 cup whipping cream; 1/2 cup chicken broth; Garnish; chopped avocado; chopped tomato; chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
8 ounces grated cheddar cheese
4 ounces canned diced green chiles
1 cup purchased green chile salsa
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 teaspoons ground cumin
salt and black pepper
12 large flour tortillas
10 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
Garnish
chopped avocado
chopped tomato
chopped fresh cilantro

1
Place chicken in pan of boiling water to cover, and simmer 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, cool, and shred chicken.
2
In skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
3
Cook onion and bell peppers until just soft, 5-8 minutes.
4
Transfer to large bowl.
5
Add chicken, cheddar cheese, green chiles, salsa, cilantro, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
6
Note: you can do this much a day ahead and store in the fridge. It's pretty tasty just as is without the rest of the recipe, but since you're making a special dinner, read on.
7
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
8
Grease 10x15x2-inch baking pan or 2 smaller pans.
9
Place 1 flour tortilla on flat surface and place about 1/3 cup chicken mixture along 1 edge.
10
Roll up from filling side, and place, seam side down, in prepared pan. Repeat process with remaining chicken mixture.
11
Sprinkle Monterey Jack over enchiladas.
12
Combine cream and chicken broth and pour over enchiladas.
13
Cover pan with foil and bake 30 minutes.
14
Remove foil and continue baking 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Garnish individual servings with avocado, tomato and cilantro, if desired.

2190

kcal

Calories

Fat

241

Carbs

121

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Enchiladas Suizas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Enchiladas Suizas

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