Is Enchiladas Suizas safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1180mg sodium, 580mg potassium, and 380mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Enchiladas Suizas more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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🇲🇽 Mexico · Mexican

Enchiladas Suizas

Creamy enchiladas with green sauce + Mexican crema, topped with melted cheese.

Prep time 50 min

Servings 4

Calories 580 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

580

Calories

380mg

Phosphorus

380 / 800mg

1180mg

Sodium

1180 / 2000mg

580mg

Potassium

580 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Crema + cheese = P bomb. Avoid.

Ingredients

Tortillas
Chicken
Tomatillo sauce + crema
Cheese

Baked Cheese Crema Enchiladas Green Sauce Tortillas

Cooking Steps

1
Same as enchiladas verdes + crema topping.

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