Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
These Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas Suizas are the ultimate comfort food with a fresh, flavorful twist! Tender chicken, spinach, and a blend of melted cheese are wrapped in tortillas and smothered in a vibrant tomatillo salsa made with ripe tomatoes and tangy green tomatillos. The result is a rich, satisfying dish that's both indulgent and packed with vibrant flavors. Whether you're serving it for a family dinner or a special occasion, these enchiladas bring a perfect balance of creamy, cheesy goodn

Servings
4
Calories
560
per serving
Protein
41g
per serving
GLP-1 Friendly
✓
Ingredients
- 2 8oz boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 cloves garlic
- 7 oz tomatillos
- 6 flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 3 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- 1
Sear Chicken
Preheat oven to 375 F. Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Pat chicken dry with paper towel. Season all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper as desired. While oil is shimmering, add chicken and sear until cooked through and no longer pink, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from pan and, using 2 forks, shred into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Prepare ingredients
While chicken sears, rinse all produce. Mince garlic. Remove and discard husks from tomatillos and cut into 1/4 inch cubes. Cut tomato into 1/4 inch cubes. Stack tortillas, wrap in foil, and place in oven to warm until ready to use.
- 3
Cook salsa suiza
Wipe pan from chicken clean and add 1 tablespoon canola oil over medium-high heat. When oil is shimmering, add spices and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatillos and cook until soft, about 3 minutes more. Remove pan from heat, then add sour cream and stir to combine. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper as desired.
- 4
Make filling
In a medium bowl, stir together spinach, shredded chicken, tomato, half of Monterey jack, and half of salsa suiza.
- 5
Assemble enchiladas suizas
Place warmed tortillas on a clean dry surface. Working with 1 tortilla at a time, add 1/2 cup filling to center and roll into a cylinder. Place seam-side down in aluminum tin. Repeat to form 6 enchiladas, placing 3 in each tin. Spread remaining salsa suiza over enchiladas to mostly cover. Sprinkle over remaining Monterey jack.
- 6
Bake enchiladas
Transfer enchiladas suizas to oven and bake until filling is warmed through and cheese is bubbling, 10-12 minutes. Dig in!
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