These Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Suizas bring authentic Mexican flavors to your table with tender shredded chicken enveloped in a rich, tangy green salsa and sour cream sauce. The “Suizas” style refers to the creamy white sauce that makes these enchiladas incredibly indulgent and satisfying. Rolled in soft corn tortillas and topped with melted cheese, they’re the perfect comfort food for family dinners or entertaining guests.
If you love creamy Mexican dishes, you’ll also enjoy our Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas with their luxurious seafood twist. For another satisfying comfort option, try the Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole. It delivers that same warming, cheesy satisfaction with bold Southwest flavors that make these enchiladas so irresistible.
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Suizas
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Suizas feature tender shredded chicken in a rich sour cream and green salsa sauce, rolled in soft corn tortillas and baked with melted cheese until golden and bubbly.
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minutesIngredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup sour cream
1 cup green salsa
8 count corn tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with a tablespoon of olive oil.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked shredded chicken with sour cream, green salsa, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet for about 30 seconds on each side, making them pliable for rolling.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, rolling them tightly, and placing them seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour any remaining chicken mixture over the tortillas and sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden brown.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro for added freshness and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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