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Enchiladas Suiza

These Enchiladas Suiza are a delightful Mexican dish! Roasted tomatillos and savory chicken wrapped in tortillas, topped with gooey melted cheese.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound tomatillos husks removed
  • 3 poblano peppers
  • 1 white onion peeled and quartered
  • 4-5 garlic cloves
  • 1 serrano pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach packed
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • 4 cups cooked shredded chicken leftover or rotisserie
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup half & half
  • 1 pound shredded Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, or white queso melting cheese
  • 14 taco-size corn or flour tortillas (corn for gluten-free)

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Baking dish (9x13 inches)
  • Skillet
  • Large spoon or spatula
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place tomatillos, poblano peppers, quartered onion, garlic cloves, and serrano pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for about 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
  2. Let the vegetables cool for a few minutes. Transfer them to a blender or food processor. Add ground cumin, salt, baby spinach, and cilantro. Blend until smooth, adding a splash of water if needed.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked shredded chicken with half of the blended tomatillo sauce and half of the shredded cheese. Mix well.
  4. Warm the tortillas briefly in a skillet to make them pliable. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, roll them up tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  5. Pour the remaining tomatillo sauce over the enchiladas, followed by the sour cream and half & half mixture. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
  6. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • Roast the vegetables well for a deeper flavor in your sauce.
  • Don't overfill the tortillas to maintain their shape.
  • Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and flavor.
  • Cover with foil during the first part of baking to avoid drying out.