Description
These Chicken Lime Enchiladas are a flavorful and satisfying dish with a zesty twist. Tender chicken, a creamy lime sauce, and plenty of cheese are wrapped in flour tortillas and baked to perfection. Topped with fresh cilantro, lettuce, tomato, and avocado, these enchiladas are a delicious and easy meal.
Ingredients
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- 6 flour tortillas, burrito-sized (or 12 small tortillas)
- 3 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
- 12 ounces shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese blend
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 cranks fresh ground black pepper
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 cup sour cream
- Cilantro, lettuce, tomato, and avocado for garnish
Instructions
- Fill Tortillas: In a small bowl, combine the shredded chicken with 1 cup of the cheese and the pressed garlic. Fill the tortillas equally with the chicken mixture and roll them up tightly. Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in a greased 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Make Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the cornstarch and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Add the onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, chopped jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir in the sour cream and remove from heat.
- Bake Enchiladas: Pour the sauce over the enchiladas and top with the remaining cheese. Bake uncovered in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped cilantro, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and avocado.
Notes
- Use burrito-sized flour tortillas, corn tortillas, or fajita-sized flour tortillas (adjust the quantity as needed).
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to make them more pliable for rolling.
- Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Substitute the spices with homemade taco seasoning if desired.
- Double the recipe and use two baking dishes to feed a larger crowd.
- Top with pico de gallo or guacamole for additional flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 630kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
