Description
Enchiladas Suizas are a creamy and flavorful Mexican dish featuring shredded chicken rolled in corn tortillas, topped with a luscious Suiza sauce made from sour cream, roasted green chiles, and fresh cilantro, then baked to bubbly perfection with melted cheeses. This comforting main course offers a delightful balance of tangy, spicy, and cheesy flavors, perfect for a satisfying family dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Suiza Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted green chiles (or canned)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the enchiladas.
- Prepare filling: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and the shredded chicken. Cook this mixture for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to meld the flavors, then set aside.
- Make Suiza sauce: In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to create a roux and cook for 1 minute without browning. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until the mixture is smooth and starts to thicken, about 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and stir in sour cream, chopped roasted green chiles, fresh cilantro, and salt. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 2 minutes before removing from heat.
- Warm tortillas: Heat the corn tortillas either in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel or briefly on a dry skillet until they are warm and pliable for rolling.
- Assemble enchiladas: Spoon the chicken filling evenly onto each tortilla, roll them up tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent them from unrolling during baking.
- Add sauce and cheese: Pour the prepared Suiza sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas. Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheese generously on top to create a gooey, golden crust.
- Bake: Bake the enchiladas uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden on top.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with crumbled queso fresco and chopped fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy your warm, creamy Enchiladas Suizas!
Notes
- You can substitute the chicken with shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience and quicker preparation.
- For a spicier dish, add chopped jalapeños to the filling or the Suiza sauce to enhance heat level.
- Traditionally, Enchiladas Suizas are served alongside Mexican rice and refried or black beans to complete the meal.
- Use gluten-free tortillas and flour if preparing this dish to be suitable for a gluten-free diet.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
