These Enchiladas Suizas are the definition of creamy Mexican comfort food. Tender tortillas are filled with juicy shredded chicken, rolled tightly, and covered in a velvety roasted tomatillo and green chile sauce before being finished with a generous layer of melted cheese. Every bite is tangy, savory, creamy, and incredibly satisfying.
The signature Swiss-inspired touch comes from the creamy sauce and abundant cheese. Fresh tomatillos, roasted poblanos, and green chiles create a vibrant sauce with just enough acidity and mild heat, while Mexican crema softens the flavors and gives the enchiladas their luxurious texture. As the cheese melts over the top, the sauce becomes rich and bubbling around every tortilla.
The chicken filling is deliberately simple so the green sauce remains the star. A little onion, garlic, cumin, and salt give the chicken plenty of savory depth without overpowering the bright tomatillo flavor. Baking everything together allows the tortillas to become tender while the cheese develops a lightly golden finish.
Perfect for a family dinner, weekend gathering, or Mexican-inspired feast, these Enchiladas Suizas are best served piping hot with fresh cilantro, diced onion, and a squeeze of lime. They’re creamy, cheesy, comforting, and impossible to resist.
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
For the Chicken Filling
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ small yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup chicken broth
For the Green Sauce
- 1 lb tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 2 poblano peppers
- 1–2 serrano peppers, seeded for less heat
- ½ small yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Enchiladas
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup Mexican crema
Optional Toppings
- Fresh cilantro
- Thinly sliced white onion
- Diced avocado
- Crumbled queso fresco
- Sliced jalapeños
- Lime wedges
