Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas, a perfect dish for family gatherings or busy weeknight dinners. These enchiladas feature marinated chicken infused with honey and lime, combined with black beans, corn, and plenty of gooey Monterey Jack cheese. Each bite offers a unique sweet and tangy flavor profile that will impress everyone at the table. Quick to prepare and customizable based on your preferences, you’ll find this dish to be a satisfying addition to your recipe repertoire. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or as leftovers throughout the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 15 ounces black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen, cooked)
- 10 large flour tortillas
- 3 cups Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- Salsa verde (16 ounces)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken thoroughly until done. Shred using forks or use leftover rotisserie chicken.
- In a measuring cup, whisk together honey, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper (optional), onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour 2/3 cup over shredded chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix remaining marinade with salsa verde; blend if desired for smoothness.
- Combine black beans and corn into the marinated chicken mixture.
- Lay tortillas flat; fill each with chicken mixture and cheese (reserve 1 cup cheese for topping). Roll tightly and place seam side down in a baking dish.
- Pour salsa verde sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake covered for about 30 minutes; broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg