Enchiladas Suizas with Chicken Recipe

Name: Enchiladas Suizas with Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups salsa verde*; 1 cup Mexican Crema (subsitute for heavy cream or creme fraiche); 12 fresh corn tortillas or 6-inch store-bought corn tortillas; 1/4 cup vegetable or light olive oil if using store-bought tortillas; 4 cups cooked shredded chicken, from store-bought rotisserie chicken; 1 1/2 cups (about 6 ounces) shredded Chiuhuahua or Emmental or Meunster cheese; 1 cup finely chopped white onion; 1/3 cup chopped cilantro; 2 pounds tomatillos, husked and washed; 2 jalapenos, stems removed; 3 small garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 bunch cilantro, thick bottom stems removed; the rest washed and shaken dry; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon salt or to taste

Servings: persons

4 cups salsa verde*
1 cup Mexican Crema (subsitute for heavy cream or creme fraiche)
12 fresh corn tortillas or 6-inch store-bought corn tortillas
1/4 cup vegetable or light olive oil if using store-bought tortillas
4 cups cooked shredded chicken, from store-bought rotisserie chicken
1 1/2 cups (about 6 ounces) shredded Chiuhuahua or Emmental or Meunster cheese
1 cup finely chopped white onion
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
2 pounds tomatillos, husked and washed
2 jalapenos, stems removed
3 small garlic cloves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bunch cilantro, thick bottom stems removed; the rest washed and shaken dry
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon salt or to taste

1
Put the tomatillos and jalapenos in a 3-quart saucepan.
2
Pour in enough cold water to barely cover (about 3 1/2 cups).
3
Bring to a boil and cook until the jalapenos are soft and the tomatillos are tender.
4
Remove from the heat and let stand 15 minutes to finish cooking the inside of the tomatillos.
5
Drain the tomatillos and chilies (gently to avoid breaking the tomatillos) in a colander.
6
Wipe out the pan and set aside.
7
Put the tomatillos, jalapenos, garlic and cumin in a blender jar.
8
Blend a few seconds, just until the tomatillos are coarsely chopped.
9
Add the cilantro and blend until the sauce is smooth and speckled with finely chopped cilantro.
10
Do not over-blend or you will grind the seeds and make a thick and pasty rather than smooth and shiny sauce.
11
Heat the oil in the cleaned pan over medium heat.
12
Pour in the contents of the blender.
13
Bring to a simmer and simmer until lightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
14
Season with salt.
15
The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
16
Reheat over low heat before using.

1096

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups salsa verde*, 1 cup Mexican Crema (subsitute for heavy cream or creme fraiche), 12 fresh corn tortillas or 6-inch store-bought corn tortillas, 1/4 cup vegetable or light olive oil if using store-bought tortillas, and more.

Yes, Enchiladas Suizas with Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Enchiladas Suizas with Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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