Monday, September 23, 2013

Honey Lime Enchiladas

East Valley RS Activity, recipe shared by Autum & Analyn John 

Honey Lime Enchiladas  

1/3 c. honey
1 T. chili powder
1/3 c. lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound shredded, cooked chicken
2 c. green enchilada sauce, divided
6 c. grated Monterey Jack Cheese, divided
10 8” flour tortillas
1 c. fat free half & half


Whisk together in large bowl:  honey, chili powder, lime & garlic.  Add the chicken and stir to coat.  Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in fridge for at least 1 hour.  Remove the chicken from the marinade and place in large bowl.  Save the marinade and set aside for later. 
Spray a 9x13 baking dish and spread ½ cup of enchilada sauce over the bottom.
Add to marinated chicken, 5 cups of grated cheese and stir together.   Spoon about ¾ c. of the chicken/cheese mixture down the center of each tortilla.  Roll up tortillas and place seam side down in baking dish. 
In the bowl with marinade, add remaining enchilada sauce, and half & half, whisk together.  Pour over enchiladas and sprinkle with 1 cup of grated cheese .
Bake at 350 until cheese has melted and the top is lightly brown, about 30 minutes. 


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