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Honey-Lime Enchiladas

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"My sister recommended this recipe, with a sweet and spicy twist on traditional enchiladas." — kellycena

Directions

Whisk together the honey, chili powder, lime juice, and minced garlic in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the shredded cooked chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least a half hour. Remove the shredded chicken from the marinade, and shake off excess. Save the used marinade.
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish, and spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce over the bottom.
Combine marinated shredded chicken with 5 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese in a bowl. Mix lightly. Spoon about 3/4 cup of the chicken-cheese mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll tortillas and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
In a bowl, whisk together remaining enchilada sauce, fat-free half-and-half, and remaining marinade. Pour sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle top with 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese.
Bake in preheated oven until the cheese has melted and the top is brown, about 30 minutes

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 1 hr 15 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 20, 2008

Really great recipe for families with picky kids. I've also tried substituting sour cream for the half and half; thickens up the sauce nicely.

—KITTYfang

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 19, 2008

I did not care for this dish at all. The honey and lime are very strong and take away from the enchilada-ness of it, I think. It was very time-intensive, and we were very disappointed. Maybe we just weren't prepared for how strong it would be.

—mlong2004

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57 Ratings

Nov 14, 2008

It was good, I had to make more marinade than suggested because it was not enough for all the chicken. Next time I will ease on the honey and add jalapeno peppers for a spicy taste the chilli powder didn't quite do it.

—nisse05

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Jan 22, 2009

These were so delicious! A new family favorite! We've made them hree times now and learned something new each time. Be sure to marinade the cooked chicken at least overnight. Big difference! Bake them covered for the first half of the time. I like when they get a little crispy on top. Yummy!

—GourmetGirly

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Nov 19, 2008

Very good. You can double the marinade and add two cups of cooked rice to make this go much farther. Kids loved it.

—rlentz7

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Feb 01, 2010

I made this using shredded pork instead of chicken(cooked a pork loin in the crockpot for about 5 hours, then shredded). I doubled the marinade recipe and left out the half and half. Served it topped with sour cream and fresh cilantro with mexican rice on the side. The meat alone was so delicious and my husband raved about it. Best of all, my 5 picky kids all loved it, which is a rare thing for any dish! This is a definite keeper for us!

—DTSCEP

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Dec 30, 2010

delicious! My family loves the flavor! (I never add onions though).

—budicheeks

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Dec 18, 2008

Interesting and different to try, but hubby and I both agreed this wasn't a keeper. Tasty but not something I'd make again. A bit too sweet, probably would be better to reduce honey to 1/4 cup. Enchilada sauce to pour on top was thin so I didn't add the half-and-half; I think adding sour cream instead would be better to thicken it up a bit.

—KIMAR

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Nutrition

Calories
596 kcal
30%

Carbohydrates
44.5 g
14%

Cholesterol
97 mg
32%

Fat
31.4 g
48%

Fiber
2.6 g
10%

Protein
33.8 g
68%

Sodium
826 mg
33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Honey-Lime Enchiladas

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 596
Calories from Fat: 282

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.4g 48 %
Saturated Fat 15.8g 79 %
Cholesterol 97mg 32 %
Sodium 826mg 33 %
Potassium 443mg 12 %
Total Carbohydrates 44.5g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10 %
Protein 33.8g 68 %
** Sugars 11.4g
Vitamin A 22 %
Vitamin C 13 %
Calcium 72 %
Iron 34 %
** Thiamin 30 %
Niacin 87 %
Vitamin B6 20 %
Magnesium 20 %
Folate 46 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.