Description
These Chicken Lime Enchiladas are a delicious twist on classic enchiladas, with a creamy and zesty filling that’s sure to please. Perfect for a family dinner or casual get-together, these enchiladas are easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Other Ingredients:
- 8 flour tortillas (6-inch)
- 1 cup enchilada sauce (green or red)
- Additional cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, sour cream, cheeses, salsa verde, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
- Assemble the enchiladas: Spoon the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, roll up, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Add sauce and cheese: Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream for a lighter option.
- For added heat, stir in diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
