How to Make Honey-Lime Chicken Enchiladas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Enchiladas are a beloved staple of Mexican cuisine, and for good reason. The combination of tender, flavorful meat, gooey cheese, and zesty sauce wrapped in a warm tortilla creates a comforting and satisfying meal. But if you're looking to shake up your enchilada game, you might want to try these Honey-Lime Chicken Enchiladas.

These enchiladas are a delightful twist on the classic dish, featuring a tangy and slightly sweet flavor profile that sets them apart from traditional red or gr...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cooked chicken breast halves, shredded
  • ⅓ 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)

Information

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

  • Place shredded chicken in a bowl.
  • 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.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix enchilada sauce and cream together in a shallow bowl. Dip 1 tortilla in enchilada sauce mixture and place in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Repeat dipping tortillas and arranging in the dish until bottom of dish is covered.
  • 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.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese is melted and golden, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    440 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 76mg
    • Sodium: 507mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 365mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 404mg