Description
Chicken Enchilada Suizas is a delightful Mexican dish featuring tender shredded chicken wrapped in warm tortillas, enveloped in a creamy, rich sauce, and topped with gooey cheese. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, this recipe combines vibrant flavors and textures that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Easy to prepare and customizable, Chicken Enchilada Suizas brings the festive spirit of Mexico right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (4 oz) green chiles
- 8 corn or flour tortillas (6-inch)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese (8 oz total)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Boil chicken in water for 15-20 minutes until cooked. Shred the chicken once cooled.
- Sauté onions and garlic in a skillet until soft, about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with green chiles, sautéed onions, half of the cheese, sour cream, and chicken broth.
- Fill tortillas with the mixture and roll them up tightly; place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 682mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg