Honey-Lime Chicken Enchiladas

Honey-Lime Chicken Enchiladas

This has become one of the most-requested dishes I make. When I bring it to a function, it’s one of the first dishes to go, and everybody raves over how good it is.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 cooked chicken breast halves, shredded
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 (14 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded queso asadero (white Mexican cheese)

Directions

Step 1
Place shredded chicken in a bowl.

Step 2
Whisk honey, lime juice, chili powder, and garlic together in a bowl; pour over chicken and toss to coat. Marinate chicken in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 4
Mix enchilada sauce and cream together in a shallow bowl. Dip 1 tortilla in enchilada sauce mixture and place in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Repeat dipping tortillas and arranging in the dish until bottom of dish is covered.

Step 5
Spread 1/2 the chicken mixture over dipped-tortilla layer. Sprinkle 1/3 the queso asadero over chicken layer. Dip more tortillas in enchilada sauce mixture and arrange over queso asadero layer. Spoon 2 to 3 spoonful enchilada sauce mixture over tortilla layer. Repeat layering with remaining chicken, 1/3 queso asadero, ending with a layer of dipped tortillas. Pour any remaining enchilada sauce mixture over tortillas. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 queso asadero over enchiladas.

Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese is melted and golden, about 30 minutes.

Cook’s Note:

Monterey Jack cheese can be substituted for the queso asadero.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

440
Calories
21g
Fat
46g
Carbs
20g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 440
% Daily Value *
Total Fat21g 26%
Saturated Fat11g 56%
Cholesterol76mg 25%
Sodium507mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate46g 17%
Dietary Fiber4g 15%
Total Sugars17g
Protein20g
Vitamin C9mg 44%
Calcium365mg 28%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium404mg 9%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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