Honey-Lime Enchiladas – Joanne
From allrecipes.com
Prep Time: 15 Min Cook Time: 30 Min Ready In: 1 Hr 15 Min Servings: 10
Ingredients
1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/3 cup lime juice (I would recommend just a little more – TW)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound shredded, cooked chicken
2 cups green enchilada sauce, divided
6 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided 1 1/2 lbs block (ie; 2 cups = 1/2 lb)
10 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup fat free half-and-half
Note: to add extra zing add a whole bunch of Cilantro and 1 teaspoon of Cumin
Directions
+ Large glass or ceramic bowl: Whisk honey, chili powder, lime juice, garlic.
+ ADD: shredded cooked chicken… Toss
+ Cover with plastic, fridge for minimum 1/2 hour
+ After, shake off excess… save excess marinade
+ Preheat oven 350.
+ Grease 9 x 13 baking dish.
+ 1/2 cup enchilada sauce over bottom.
+ ADD: 5 cups cheese to marinated chicken. Mix lightly.
+ 3/4 cup of above to tortillas.
+ Roll and into baking dish. Seam down.
+ Same bowl: whisk remaining E sauce, 1/2 & 1/2 and remaining marinade
+ Pour over enchiladas.
+ Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
+ Bake for 30 minutes until cheese melts and top is brown