**Chicken Suiza: A Culinary Symphony of Swiss Elegance and Mexican Passion**
In the culinary world, Chicken Suiza stands tall as a captivating dish that seamlessly blends the elegance of Swiss cuisine with the vibrant flavors of Mexican gastronomy. This tantalizing dish showcases tender chicken breasts smothered in a velvety, golden-hued sauce, adorned with the rich nuttiness of almonds and the piquant charm of tomatoes. As you delve into the depths of this culinary masterpiece, your taste buds will embark on a journey of pure delight, savoring the harmonious fusion of European refinement and Mexican zest.
This article presents a comprehensive guide to crafting this delectable dish, featuring three distinct recipes that cater to diverse culinary preferences. The first recipe, "Classic Chicken Suiza," remains faithful to the traditional roots of this dish, capturing its essence with a luscious tomato-based sauce and a generous sprinkling of almonds. The second recipe, "Creamy Chicken Suiza," takes a more contemporary approach, introducing a velvety cream sauce that adds an extra layer of indulgence to the classic flavors. Finally, the "Chicken Suiza Verde" recipe shakes things up with a vibrant tomatillo-based sauce, infusing the dish with a refreshing tanginess and a beautiful green hue.
Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can recreate this culinary gem in their own kitchens. Whether you seek the comforting familiarity of the classic version, crave the luxurious embrace of the creamy rendition, or desire the vibrant allure of the tomatillo-based creation, this article has you covered. So, prepare to embark on a culinary voyage like no other as you explore the delightful world of Chicken Suiza.
CHICKEN SUIZA CORNBREAD BAKE
A lightly spiced, Mexican-inspired casserole with a cornbread bottom, and a filling of chicken, mushroom and sour cream.
Provided by THEO72
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, 4 to 6 minutes (see Cook's Note). Remove from heat and set aside. In a large bowl, combine corn, cream-style corn, salt, and egg substitute. Beat in muffin mix. Fold in cooked onion mixture. Pour into prepared baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, green chiles, mushrooms, sour cream, salt and pepper. Spoon over corn mixture to within 1 inch from edge. Sprinkle top with cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 856.8 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS SUIZA
A super easy chicken enchilada recipe that my whole family devours. I poach the chicken in chicken broth, then use the broth in the sauce.
Provided by Sheynath
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9 x 13 baking dish by spraying with non-stick coking spray.
- Chop the cooked chicken into small bite-size pieces.
- Combine chicken, cheese and sour cream until well blended.
- Scoop about 1/4 cup chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla. Roll the tortillas into a cigar-shape, enclosing the chicken filling. Lay close together in the baking dish, seam side down.
- Saute the minced onion and garlic in the oil over medium heat. When the garlic is fragrant and the onion has softened add 2 cups chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the can of rotel, with all of the juice. While the mixture returns to the boil combine the cornstarch with the remaining chicken broth, mix well then stir into rotel mixture. Simmer for a couple of minutes to cook out the raw cornstarch and thicken the mixture.
- Spoon the hot sauce over the rolled tortillas making sure to cover all of the tortillas (don't leave any dry spots or they may burn).
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and the tortillas are hot throughout.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning in the chicken mixture and/or the sauce to your taste. I like to use the rotel tomatoes with cilantro and lime. Sometimes I saute sliced, fresh jalapenos or serranos with the onion when making the sauce, etc. Depends on my mood when I make it. The cheese and sour cream usually make the filling salty enough for me, but I often add cayenne or chili powder and black pepper if I want a bit of bite. Sometimes I use pepper-jack cheese for all or part of the cheese in the filling.
CHICKEN SUIZA CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk, little by little, until thoroughly combined. Add the chicken stock and bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until thickened and flavorful, about 10 minutes. Add the pepper jack and stir until melted. Season with the salt and remove from the heat. Set aside, covered, while you assemble the remaining ingredients. Heat a small skillet over high heat. When hot, add 1/2 teaspoon of the vegetable oil and 1 of the tortillas. Cook until soft, turning midway, about 1 minute per tortilla. Transfer to a plate and cover while you cook the remaining tortillas, adding additional 1/2 teaspoon of oil for each tortilla. Set aside on a plate and cover with plastic wrap or foil. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-by 13-inch casserole. Spoon 1 cup of the sauce onto the bottom of the casserole dish. Top with 6 of the tortillas, spreading them evenly to form a complete layer. Top with half of the chicken, 1 teaspoon of the Southwest Essence, half of the poblanos, half of the green onions, 1 1/2 cups of the sauce, and 1/3 of the shredded Monterey Jack. Make another layer in exactly the same way: 6 tortillas, the remaining chicken, 1 teaspoon of the Southwest Essence, remaining poblanos, remaining green onions, 1 1/2 cups of the sauce, and 1/3 of the shredded Monterey Jack. Top with the remaining 6 tortillas, remaining sauce, tomatoes, cilantro, and remaining Monterey Jack, then sprinkle the Queso Anejo evenly over the top. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake for about 15 minutes longer, or until the casserole is bubbly and light golden brown Serve immediately, garnished with a dollop of sour cream, more chopped cilantro, and a spoonful of salsa or pico de gallo,
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS SUIZA
Steps:
- In a cuisinart mix together the tomatillos, chili peppers, a pinch of salt a pinch of sugar, 2 garlic cloves, 1 small onion and the cilantro. Mix until thoroughly blended. Add about 3 TB of the Mexican Cream. Store in the fridge. In a saucepan add the chicken breasts, chicken stock, one small onion cut into quarters, 1 garlic clove the bay leafs tarragon and cumin plus salt and pepper. Cook the breasts in the liquid over a low heat (covered) for 1 hour until the chicken is completely cooked. Remove the breasts, let them cool then hand tear the chicken off the bone into a small bowl. You can do the first two things ahead of time. When you are ready to cook the enchiladas: take a small pan and add 1/4 cup canola oil and heat the oil. Take another medium pan and add the chicken and about 1/4 cup of the salsa together and warm it in the pan. Set a plate next to the stove with paper towels on it and set another plate with about 1/4 cup of the Mexican cream poured on it then have a baking dish next to that. In the oil cook one tortilla about 2 minutes (until the tortilla is soft) remove it from the pan and put it on the paper towels to remove the excess oil. Dip the tortilla into the Mexican cream covering both sides. put about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture onto the tortilla and roll the tortilla around the mixture. Place the rolled tortilla into the baking dish seam side down. Continue with each tortilla until you fill the baking dish. Pour the remaining salsa and drizzle about 1/4 cup of Mexican Cream over the top of the Enchiladas and top everything with the Jack Cheese. Bake in a 350 oven for 30-40 minutes (check to make sure you don't burn the cheese.) Serve immediately.
CHICKEN SUIZA CHILAQUILES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Spray the tortillas and toast until golden and crisp. Remove and set aside. Increase the oven temperature to 500 degrees F.
- Char the peppers all over on gas stovetop burner or under the broiler. Place in a bowl, cover and cool to handle. Peel and seed the peppers.
- Dress the tomatillos, garlic and onions with the oil, and roast until charred and tender. Cool slightly and remove the skin from the garlic.
- Process the tomatillos, garlic, onions, poblanos, honey, cumin, cilantro, lime juice and some salt and pepper into fairly smooth sauce/salsa. Taste to adjust seasoning. Add to a pot and stir in the chicken stock, bring to a simmer, stir in the crema and then add the chicken.
- Fill a casserole dish with the crisp tortilla strips and top with half of the cheese. Spread around all of the chicken and creamy sauce, and top with the remaining cheese. Return to the oven and bake the casserole until bubbly brown. Remove and top with sliced red onion rings and more cilantro leaves.
- Place the cleaned chicken in a pot on a bed of bay leaves, carrots, garlic, lemon, onion, celery and parsley. Fill the pot to cover the chicken to the top with about 12 cups water. Sprinkle with salt and throw in a couple of peppercorns. Bring the water to a low boil then gently cook at low rolling simmer for about 1 hour, turning the chicken occasionally. Turn off the heat and allow the chicken to cool completely in its own juices. Remove the chicken and separate the meat from skin and bones. Strain and reserve all of the cooking liquids.
Tips:
- Select the right chicken: For this recipe, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts work best. The bones and skin add flavor to the dish.
- Brown the chicken well: Before adding the sauce, brown the chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown on all sides. This will help lock in the juices and flavor.
- Use a good quality salsa verde: A flavorful salsa verde is essential for this dish. You can make your own or use a store-bought brand. Be sure to taste the salsa before using it to adjust the seasonings, if necessary.
- Simmer the chicken in the sauce: Once you've added the salsa verde and chicken broth to the skillet, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve with your favorite sides: Chicken Suiza is traditionally served with rice, beans, and tortillas. However, you can also serve it with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or your favorite salad.
Conclusion:
Chicken Suiza is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, flavorful sauce and tender chicken, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting chicken recipe, give Chicken Suiza a try!
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