Ah, Enchiladas Suizas — one of the creamiest, most comforting enchilada dishes! 🇲🇽 “Suizas” means “Swiss” in Spanish, and the name comes from the creamy cheese and sour cream sauce topping the enchiladas (not from Switzerland 😄).
Here’s a classic recipe:
🧀 Enchiladas Suizas
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the filling:
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or mild cheddar)
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 1–2 tsp cumin (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the sauce:
- 2 cups green salsa (salsa verde, homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup chicken broth (optional, to thin sauce if needed)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
For assembly:
- 8 small corn tortillas
- ½ cup shredded cheese for topping (Monterey Jack or a blend)
- Fresh cilantro and sliced avocado (optional garnish)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Prepare the sauce:
- In a bowl, combine green salsa and sour cream.
- Add chicken broth if you want a thinner consistency. Set aside.
3️⃣ Prepare the filling:
- Mix shredded chicken, chopped onion, 1 cup cheese, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
4️⃣ Assemble enchiladas:
- Lightly warm tortillas (to make them pliable).
- Spoon filling down the center of each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Place seam-side down in the baking dish.
5️⃣ Add sauce and cheese:
- Pour the creamy salsa verde sauce over the enchiladas.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
6️⃣ Bake:
- Bake 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
7️⃣ Serve:
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, or a dollop of sour cream.
- Perfect with Mexican rice or refried beans on the side.
💡 Tips:
- Shortcut: Use leftover rotisserie chicken and store-bought salsa verde — assembly only takes 10 minutes.
- Extra creamy: Add a bit of cream or Mexican crema to the sauce.
- Make ahead: Assemble, cover, and refrigerate. Bake right before serving.
If you want, I can also give a “single pan, super easy weeknight version” of Enchiladas Suizas that’s done in under 30 minutes and just as creamy and cheesy.
Do you want me to share that quick version?