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Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas

Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas have been a dinner staple in our home for years. A cozy, delicious family favorite that can be put together in minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Chicken

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken or 3 large chicken breasts cooked and shredded
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 whole fresh limes
  • 1 small can green enchilada sauce
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 cup half and half can substitute with heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar can substitute for pepper jack, or colby jack
  • 8 flour tortillas

Instructions
 

  • Bake and shred 3 cups chicken.
  • Add honey, lime juice, garlic, and chili powder to cooked chicken and mix well.
  • Mix in 1 cup of shredded cheese to chicken, and set aside the other cup to sprinkle on top.
  • Add chicken mixture to each tortilla and place seam side down to a greased 11 X 13 baking dish.
  • In a separate bowl, combined half and half to one can of green enchilada sauce.
  • Pour enchilada sauce mixture over the top of your filled tortillas and top with the rest of your grated cheese.
  • Place in a pre heated 350 degree oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Keyword Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas