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Wooden spatula sits in a pan of cheesy enchiladas. A serving of enchiladas sits on a plate beside the pan.

Honey Lime Enchiladas

The Dashley's Kitchen
Chicken in a sweet tangy marinade, smothered in a rich, creamy sauce and topped with cheese makes these enchiladas a winner!


4.47 from 198 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 8
Calories 639 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups shredded chicken
  • ⅔ cups honey
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup lime juice
  • 28 ounces green enchilada sauce
  • 8 tortillas 8 inch
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl add shredded chicken, lime juice, honey, ⅓ cup enchilada sauce and seasonings. Mix together until all chicken is well coated.
  • Pour a thin layer of enchilada sauce in the bottom of the baking dish, about ½ a cup.
  • Fill each tortilla with a scoop of the chicken mixture, about ½ cup, and sprinkle with ¼ cup cheese.
  • Once filled roll each tortilla tightly and place it seam side down in the dish. Repeat until all tortillas are filled and in pan next to each other.
  • Once pan is filled, drizzle remaining marinade over the top of the rolled tortillas.
  • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over tortillas in pan.
  • Pour heavy cream over the top of the dish.
  • Sprinkle pan with remaining shredded cheese.
  • Place pan in the oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until edges are bubbly. If necessary broil for 2-3 minutes to allow cheese on top to finish melting.

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Notes

  • We like to use canned or rotisserie chicken to make things go quicker.
  • You can set chicken mixture aside to marinade in the fridge or go ahead and use immediately.
  • Avoid soggy enchiladas by frying your tortillas for a minute before you fill and roll them. This will also make the tortillas more pliable to help them avoid breaking, so a total win, win!
  • You can add a variety of ingredients to your chicken mixture. For ideas check out our suggestions above!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 639kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 34gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 1241mgFiber: 4gSugar: 29g
Keyword chicken enchiladas, easy dinner, enchiladas, honey lime enchiladas, mexican dish, Mexican Recipes, Tex-Mex
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