Description
Enchiladas Suizas are a beloved comfort food that combines soft tortillas with tender chicken and a creamy green salsa. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, offering a delightful blend of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. The melty cheese and fresh cilantro on top add the finishing touches to this vibrant, satisfying meal that brings warmth and joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup creamy green salsa (salsa verde)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded Queso Fresco
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- ½ cup sour cream
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (about 15-20 minutes).
- Shred the cooked chicken in a bowl and mix in the spinach until wilted. Add half of the salsa and stir well.
- Spoon filling onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish. Pour remaining salsa over the top.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the enchiladas and bake uncovered for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly, then garnish with sour cream and fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas (300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg