Enchiladas Suizas
Enchiladas Suizas pairs tender shredded chicken with a melted Monterey Jack–Cheddar blend wrapped in pliant corn tortillas. The dish is bathed in a chile-forward salsa verde enriched with heavy cream, yielding a lush, bubbly bake with gentle heat and tang. Ideal for a cozy dinner or weekend gathering when you want something comforting yet lively.
- Prep21 hrs
- Cook21 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Enchiladas Suizas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Make the salsa verde: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the broth, then add the green chiles, garlic, salt, and cumin. Simmer until the flavors have blended, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Make the enchiladas: Combine the Monterey Jack and Cheddar in a bowl.
- 4
Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Fry the tortillas one at a time until they blister but are still soft enough to roll, 10 to 20 seconds per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 5
Dip both sides of each tortilla in the salsa verde, then place on a work surface. Put 2 heaping tablespoons of chicken and about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture down the center, then roll the tortilla around the fillings. Place seam-side down in a shallow baking dish. Repeat to fill and roll the remaining tortillas.
- 6
Spoon some salsa verde over the enchiladas and pour in the heavy cream. Sprinkle the remaining cheese mixture on top and garnish with green onions.
- 7
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with olives and cherry tomatoes. Serve right away with the remaining salsa verde on the side.
- Calories 753.66 kcal High 38%
- Protein 34.61 g Good Source 69%
- Carbohydrate 44.36 g 16%
- Total Fat 47.22 g High 61%
- Saturated Fat 22.4 g High 112%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 165.92 mg High 55%
- Sodium 1344.91 mg High 58%
- Dietary Fiber 3.06 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 4.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 466.17 mg Good Source 36%
- Iron 1.91 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 405.54 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 149.7 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 13.36 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.35 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Enchiladas Suizas is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 42 hrs, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Canola Oil, and Cherry Tomato. Each serving provides about 753.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Enchiladas Suizas?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Enchiladas Suizas made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Canola Oil, Cherry Tomato, Chicken Broth. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Enchiladas Suizas?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Enchiladas Suizas?
- About 42 hrs in total: 21 hrs to prepare and 21 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 753.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Enchiladas Suizas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Enchiladas Suizas healthy?
- Enchiladas Suizas has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 753.66 calories and 34.61 g of protein, or 69% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1344.91 mg (58% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 22.4 g (112% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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