Dinner for 4
Chicken Enchiladas Suizas
Chicken-filled corn tortillas bake under creamy green sauce and melted cheese for a warm, savory Mexican dinner.
Typical price
$13.99for 4 servings
$3.50 per serving$13.99 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
What it costs
Pick your city to see which ingredients are on sale
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical | 26 oz | $4.59Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.89Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.18Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 12 | $3.60Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.99 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 cups herdez salsa verde cooking sauces or your homemade salsa
- 3/4 cup mexican cream or sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken meat
- 1 1/2 cup shredded oaxaca or fresh mozzarella cheese
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1/2 onion
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying (optional)
- salt & pepper to taste (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Finely chop the garlic, onion, and cilantro, then stir them into the salsa verde and cream.
- Warm the tortillas in a lightly oiled skillet for 30 seconds per side.
- Fill each tortilla with chicken, roll it tightly, and place it seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour the green sauce over the enchiladas and cover them with cheese.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until bubbling and hot throughout.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with chicken breast, boneless on sale.
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