Creamy Swiss-Style Chicken Enchiladas
Creamy Swiss-Style Chicken Enchiladas feature tender chicken and mild green chiles tucked into lightly fried corn tortillas, then bathed in salted cream and blanketed with Monterey Jack. The result is rich, mellow, and gently tangy from the green chile salsa, perfect for a cozy dinner or a special weekend meal. Serve hot with a crisp salad or simple rice to balance the creamy sauce.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, chilies, and salsa until evenly mixed. Set aside.
- 3
In a wide, shallow dish, stir together the whipping cream and salt until well blended. Set aside.
- 4
Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry each tortilla in the hot oil until it blisters, 2 to 4 seconds, then immediately dip it into the cream mixture.
- 5
Fill the fried tortillas with the chicken mixture. Roll them and place flap-side down in a baking dish. Pour the remaining cream mixture over the tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.
- 6
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 419.92 kcal High
- Protein 27.87 g Good Source
- Carbs 34.37 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.17 g High
- Saturated Fat 11.46 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 94.56 mg High
- Sodium 769.39 mg High
- Fiber 1.11 g Low Source
- Sugar 11.84 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 313.31 mg Good Source
- Iron 0.4 mg Low Source
- Potassium 312.98 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 2.02 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.28 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
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