Enchiladas Suizas

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: Mexican

Creamy, buttery enchiladas with tender chicken, green chile salsa, and a velvety cream sauce, crowned with melted Monterey Jack—perfect for a comforting family dinner or a crowd‑pleasing gathering.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken
  • 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles
  • 1 (7 oz.) can green chile salsa
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • salad oil (for frying)
  • 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Combine chicken, chiles, and salsa to make the filling.
  2. Mix salt with whipping cream to create the sauce.
  3. Fry each tortilla in medium‑hot oil for a few seconds until it blisters and becomes limp.
  4. Dip the blanched tortilla into the cream sauce, then fill with the chicken mixture.
  5. Fold the tortilla and place it in an ungreased baking pan, flap side down.
  6. Once all tortillas are filled, pour the remaining cream over the top.
  7. Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the enchiladas.
  8. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

382 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.7g 21% DV
Total Fat 31.3g 40% DV
Carbs 16.4g 6% DV
Fiber 1.6g 6% DV
Sugar 3.1g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10466.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 228.8mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 50mg 17% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 131.8mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 187.5mg 14% DV
Iron 0.7mg 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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