Lime Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Lime Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 3 1/2 - 4 lbs chicken breasts; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/3 cup white wine; 2/3 cup chicken broth; 4 chopped garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons pepper; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 1/2 limes; 16 ounces sour cream; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1 lime, zest of; vegetable oil, to soften tortilla; 8 corn tortillas; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

3 1/2 - 4 lbs chicken breasts
1 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup white wine
2/3 cup chicken broth
4 chopped garlic cloves
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 1/2 limes
16 ounces sour cream
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 lime, zest of
vegetable oil, to soften tortilla
8 corn tortillas
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1
In a medium stockpot combine the chicken, wine, broth, pepper, oregano only 2 teaspoons of the kosher salt, juice from 1 1/2 limes and water to cover the chicken fully. Bring to a boil, recue heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through and done.
2
Cool chicken for about 15 minutes and remove from the broth. Retain broth for future use if you would like. Cut or shred chicken into small pieces.
3
In a medium bowl mix together sour cream, half and half, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, juice from 1 lime and the lime zest.
4
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking pan.
5
Heat a small amount of oil over medium heat to soften each tortilla in the hot oil. It should only take a few seconds a side. Pat off excess oil with a paper towel.
6
Fill each tortilla with 1/2 cup of chicken. Roll tortilla up and place into the prepared pan, with the open side of the tortilla facing down. Top with the lime/sour cream mixture. Cover with cheddar cheese and back for 20 to 25 minutes making sure cheese melts and enchiladas are heated through. Enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 - 4 lbs chicken breasts, 1 cup chopped onion, 1/3 cup white wine, 2/3 cup chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Lime Chicken Enchiladas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lime Chicken Enchiladas

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