Easy Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

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This is a recipe that everyone needs to experience in their life as well as this chicken enchiladas with avocado cream sauce or this skinny chicken enchiladas recipe. The whole family loved these and I know that yours will too!

What are Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas?

These are perfect if you are looking for a sweet savory chicken dish! This is a little twist to the traditional dish with a hint of honey and lime that adds a tasty amount of flavor. This recipe consists of making a chicken filling that is wrapped and baked in a tortilla topped off with cheese and enchilada sauce. There are many different variations when it comes to enchiladas such as ones’ with red sauce and different toppings. After you try this one, you’ll easily see why it is one of my favorites.

What Do You Need to Make Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas?

This delicious meal incorporates some of the most flavorful ingredients. Surprisingly enough this is still one of those recipes where most of the ingredients are common things to have on hand. Making this dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Here are the key ingredients you need, and remember as always the exact measurements are included in the full recipe at the very bottom!

Onion- I like to use sweet onions but if you prefer others you can substitute Chicken Breasts- the recipe calls for a total of 3 chicken breast halves Chicken Broth- helps tie everything together and bring out the flavor Chili Powder- gives that little kick that everyone loves Garlic- I use about 2-3 cloves and mince them Salt & Pepper- Of course, to taste! Honey- adds that bit of sweetness each meal needs Lime juice and lime- Is the zest that makes all the difference Flour tortillas- If you prefer corn tortillas you can uses those instead Monterey jack cheese- I normally use monterey jack but if you have others on hand this is a simple substitution Green enchilada sauce- Can choose to add more than what’s listed depending on personal preference Heavy cream- Helps thicken the sauce

How to Make Easy Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas?

What can you serve with honey lime chicken enchiladas?

This dish is delicious enough by itself that anything else you add just makes it even more to die for. Especially when it comes to toppings! There are so many different things you can top them off with. Whether it is black beans, cilantro lime rice, pico de gallo, guacamole, or sour cream, they all will only make these honey lime chicken enchiladas even more mouth watering.

What are Tips and Tricks for Making Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas?

If wanting to speed up this meal’s prep time you can always opt for picking up a rotisserie chicken at the store or using any leftover chicken you may already have. This greatly reduces the amount of preparation making this meal an easy weeknight dinner that you can throw together quickly. Another great thing about these easy honey lime chicken enchiladas is that they are freezer friendly! They are great for preparing ahead of time and then storing in the freezer for a day you need a quick meal already prepared. Also are a perfect meal for fixing up and sharing with others in need. Also keep in mind if you don’t have a crock-pot, just boil chicken in the same ingredients in a large pot with a little extra chicken broth until cooked through and can shred.

Here are More Variations of Enchiladas:

Salsa Verde Beef and Mushroom Enchiladas Chicken Enchilada Pasta Green Chile Enchilada Soup Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Peppers Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household. Read More Posts by Alyssa facebook twitter pinterest instagram Comment * Name * Email * Website