Honey-Lime Enchiladas

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 0
Delicious Honey-Lime Enchiladas recipe for a Mexican-style dinner
in Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/3 cup lime juice
2 cloves garlic , minced
1 pound shredded , cooked chicken
2 cups green enchilada sauce , divided
6 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese , divided
10 flour tortillas
1 cup fat free half-and-half

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
662
Sugar
29g
Fat
35g
Honey-Lime Enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican-style dinner that the whole family will love. The combination of sweet honey, tangy lime, and spicy chili powder create a unique flavor, while the use of green enchilada sauce and Monterrey Jack cheese add a traditional touch to the dish. It is a perfect recipe to make ahead of time and simply reheat when needed. Serve with a side of rice, beans, or a refreshing salad for a complete and satisfying meal. Whether you are a fan of Mexican cuisine or just looking for a new recipe to try, these Honey-Lime Enchiladas are definitely worth a shot.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2.In a small bowl, whisk together honey, chili powder, lime juice and garlic.
3.In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, 1/3 cup of the honey-lime mixture, 1 cup enchilada sauce, and 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
4.Place a tortilla onto a flat surface and spoon a generous amount of chicken mixture onto the center.
5.Roll up the tortilla and place it seam-side down into the prepared baking dish. Repeat until all tortillas and chicken mixture are used.
6.In a medium bowl, combine remaining enchilada sauce, fat free half-and-half, and remaining honey-lime mixture.
7.Pour the mixture over the enchiladas in the baking dish.
8.Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top of enchiladas.
9.Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
10.Let the enchiladas cool for 5 minutes before serving.

PROS

These Honey-Lime Enchiladas are a tasty twist on a classic Mexican dish.

The combination of honey, lime, and chili powder provides a unique sweet and spicy flavor.

It is an easy, one-pan recipe that can be made ahead and reheated.

The dish can be made healthier by using low-fat cheese and whole wheat tortillas.

CONS

This recipe calls for green enchilada sauce, which can be high in sodium.
Look for low-sodium options or make your own sauce at home.

The dish is high in calories and fat due to its use of cheese and tortillas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a good source of protein and calcium thanks to the chicken and cheese.
The use of honey as a natural sweetener provides additional health benefits such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Lime juice is also high in vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system.

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