Quick and Easy Enchiladas Suizas

These Quick and Easy Enchiladas Suizas are creamy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor. Not only is it quick and easy to make, but it's also picky-eater-approved, satisfying, and perfect for making ahead of time.

Course dinner

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 760kcal

Author Oriana Romero

Equipment

Ingredients

4 cups (960 ml) salsa verde (homemade or store-bought)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup heavy cream
2 - 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (you can use rotisserie chicken)
1 lb shredded Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, or white cheddar cheese
12 -14 taco size corn tortillas
Fresh cilantro to garnish chopped (optional)

Toppings (optional):

Chopped tomatoes
Chopped red onion
Chopped avocado
Crumbled white cheese I used queso fresco

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375º F. Set out a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of salsa verde, sour cream, and heavy cream. Mix until smooth.
Tip: for a smoother sauce you can blend everything in the blender.
Spread 1 cup of salsa verde mixture over the bottom of the baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, 2 cups creamy salsa verde mixture, and half of the shredded cheese; mix well. Taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the remaining cup of the plain salsa verde into a shallow plate for assembling. Dip one tortilla in the salsa, coating on both sides, to soften.
Tip: Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 30 - 40 seconds before rolling to prevent cracking. I like to use my tortilla warmer pouch.
Fill the tortilla with the shredded chicken mixture and roll it. Place the tortilla in the baking dish, seam side down. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas.
Top all the filled tortillas in your baking dish with the remaning creamy salsa verde mixture and cheese.
Bake until sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted on top, 25 -30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro and add toppings, if desire.

Notes

Store: Cover and keep leftover enchiladas in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Freeze: Cover enchiladas tightly with plastic wrap, then aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months.

Make-Ahead: These Easy Enchiladas Suizas make a fabulous make-ahead dinner you can assemble ahead of time and then pop in the oven! To make ahead, prepare the green enchiladas according to directions, cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Reheat: To reheat leftovers, microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through. Check the enchiladas halfway through and adjust the time as needed. For Frozen Enchiladas, remove the plastic wrap. Bake frozen enchiladas for 45-50 minutes at 350 degrees. Or let the enchiladas thaw, then bake for 30 -35 minutes. Remove the foil for the last 5-10 minutes.

Salsa Verde: You can use homemade or store-bought salsa verde,

Sour Cream: You can also use Mexican-style cream.

Cooked Shredded Chicken: Use leftover rotisserie chicken or even quickly poached chicken breasts (instructions in the post).

Tortillas: Corn or flour tortillas work well, depending on your preference.

Recipe Tips:

Warm the tortillas before rolling to prevent them from cracking.
Don't overstuff the enchiladas; a moderate amount of filling ensures they roll up neatly.
Add some diced green chilies to the filling if you prefer a spicier kick.

Food Allergy Swaps:

Gluten-Free: For a gluten-free option, use corn tortillas.
Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free cheese and dairy-free sour cream and heavy cream alternatives.

Variations You Can Apply To This Recipe:

Tortillas: Use flour or corn tortillas.
Lighter Option: Substitute sour cream for yogurt.
Extra Protein: Add 1 can (drained) of black or white beans to the chicken mixture.
Cheese: If Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, or white cheddar cheese are hard to find, mozzarella cheese will work just fine.
Extra Veggies: You can customize your enchiladas with any vegetables you like, such as corn or zucchini.

Read the whole post for more tips, tricks, variations, step-by-step photos, faqs, and more.

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Please note that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary depending on the products used.

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