Enchiladas Series Ep. 7 “Enchiladas Suizas”

Experience the indulgence of Enchiladas Suizas, a classic Mexican comfort dish that combines tender chicken and cheese-filled corn tortillas with a luxurious blanket of creamy salsa verde. The final touch of broiling creates a golden, bubbly cheese topping that is simply irresistible.

Ingredients

🌶️ 3 jalapeños

🧄 2 garlic cloves

🧅 ¼ onion

🍅 6 tomatillos

🌿 Small bunch of fresh cilantro plus extra for garnish

🧂 1 teaspoon salt

🫒 2 tablespoons oil

🌮 8 corn tortillas

🍗 2 cups shredded cooked chicken

🧀 ½ cup cottage cheese

🧀 1 ½ cups shredded Oaxaca cheese

🥛 Approximately 1-2 tablespoons creamy ingredient such as cottage cheese or sour cream

Instructions

1- Prepare the Salsa Verde:

In a pot, bring the jalapeños, garlic cloves, ¼ onion, and tomatillos to a boil. Cook until the tomatillos are soft. Drain and let cool slightly.

2- Blend the Salsa:

Transfer the boiled vegetables into a Vitamix blender. Add the fresh cilantro and salt. Blend into a vibrant salsa verde, adding about 1-2 tablespoons of sour cream or cottage cheese for a creamy consistency.

3- Prepare the Tortillas:

Heat oil in a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat. Fry each corn tortilla briefly on both sides until soft. Place them on a plate, ready to fill.

4- Make the Filling:

In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cottage cheese, and 1 cup of shredded Oaxaca cheese. Mix well.

5- Assemble the Enchiladas:

Fill each fried tortilla with the chicken and cheese mixture. Roll them up tightly and position them seam-side down in a white rectangular ceramic oven-safe dish.

6- Add Toppings:

Pour the salsa verde over the filled tortillas, ensuring even coverage. Sprinkle generously with additional cottage cheese and shredded Oaxaca cheese.

7- Broil: