Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas Recipe Video

A great dinner idea that is a snap to make and get on the table. You can use a rotisserie chicken or even use leftover chicken for this recipe

Summary

Preparation Time1 Hr 0 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In1 Hr 30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
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Ingredients

 Rotisserie chicken/Leftover chicken2 Pound, shredded
 Honey6 Tablespoon
 Lime juice5 Tablespoon
 Chili powder1 Tablespoon
 Garlic2 Clove (10 gm), mince
 Monterey jack cheese1 Pound, shredded
 Green enchilada sauce16 Ounce
 Heavy cream1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Flour tortillas10
 Cilantro2 Tablespoon, chopped (optional)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 1321 Calories from Fat 676

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 79 g122.1%

Saturated Fat 37.9 g189.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 282.2 mg94.1%

Sodium 4050.9 mg168.8%

Total Carbohydrates 79 g26.2%

Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.4%

Sugars 28.7 g

Protein 78 g155.4%

Vitamin A 81.2% Vitamin C 97.6%

Calcium 86.3% Iron 15.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat the oven to 350°.
2. Combine honey, lime juice, chili powder and garlic in a small bowl.
3. Toss this with the shredded chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
4. In another bowl, combine enchilada sauce and heavy cream.
5. Spray a baking dish with oil.

MAKING
6. Pour ½ of the enchilada sauce mixture on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
7. Fill the flour tortillas with the chicken and shredded cheese and then roll, reserving 1 cup of the cheese for the topping.
8. Place enchiladas seam side down in the prepared pan.
9. Pour remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle with the reserved cheese.
10. Bake for 30 minutes at 350° in the oven.

SERVING
11. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
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