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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

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
  • 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. 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. 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. 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. 4

    Make filling

    In a medium bowl, stir together spinach, shredded chicken, tomato, half of Monterey jack, and half of salsa suiza.

  5. 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. 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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