How to Make Mexican Enchiladas Suizas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Enchiladas Suizas are a popular Mexican dish that has its roots in the country's rich culinary history. This dish is a delicious and savory treat that combines the flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine with influences from European culinary techniques. Suizas means "Swiss" in Spanish, and the name of this dish is said to be inspired by the creamy and cheesy sauce that tops the enchiladas, reminiscent of Swiss cuisine.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed
  • 1 large slice of onion
  • 4 green serrano chiles, or to taste
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup shredded Chihuahua cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 1 cup shredded Chihuahua cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Line a griddle or large frying pan with aluminum foil. Heat over medium-high heat. Add tomatillos, onion, chiles, and garlic. Grill until charred, 7 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally to cook evenly. Allow vegetables to cool slightly.
  • Transfer grilled vegetables to a blender with water, cream and 1/2 cup Chihuahua cheese; blend until smooth. Season with chicken bouillon granules; add additional water to thin sauce, if necessary,
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a small drizzle of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas in hot oil for a few seconds, one by one, until soft but not crispy. Add more oil as needed. Place cooked tortillas on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  • Pour 1/3 the sauce into a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Fill tortillas with equal amounts of shredded chicken, roll up, and arrange in a single layer over the sauce. Pour remaining sauce on top and cover with remaining 1 cup mild Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until melted, about 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    655 cal.

    • Total Fat: 42g
    • Saturated Fat: 23g
    • Cholesterol: 144mg
    • Sodium: 432mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 401mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 649mg