Friday, May 16, 2025

Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas

 

Ingredients

  • 6 4 tablespoons honey
  • 5 to 6 tablespoons lime juice, 2 to 3 large limes
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse, kosher salt
  • ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon black pepper, I use coarsely ground
  • 2 pounds chicken, cooked and shredded – about 4 cups total (see note)
  • 8 to 10 (6 to 8-inch) flour tortillas
  • Sliced cheddar cheese 4 cups about 1 pound shredded Monterey jack cheese, (or a combo of cheddar and Monterey Jack)
  • 16 ounces green enchilada sauce I use salsa verde
  • 1 cup heavy cream, sour cream, or half-and-half
  • Cilantro Lime Dressing
  • Additional Toppings, optional: sour cream, chopped tomatoes, extra lime wedges, avocado, chopped cilantro

 

Instructions 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Place the shredded chicken in a resealable bag or other covered container. Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss until the chicken is evenly coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours. I just do this in the 9x13 pan
  • Lightly grease a 9X13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray and pour about 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of the pan.
  • Fill flour tortillas with chicken (save the leftover marinade!) and shredded cheese, saving about 1 cup of cheese to sprinkle on top of enchiladas. Mix the remaining enchilada sauce with the leftover marinade and the the cream (or sour cream/half-and-half).
  • Spread salsa verde evenly on top of the enchiladas and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until brown and crispy on top. Or cover with foil to make SOFT enchiladas. Serve with chopped tomatoes, green salsa, lettuce, and Cilantro Lime Dressing from OutBestBites.com

from Melskitchencafe.com

 

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