Best 7 Chicken Enchiladas With Cilantro Lime Rice Recipes

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Chicken enchiladas with cilantro lime rice is a classic Mexican dish that is both delicious and easy to make. This flavorful dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. The combination of the tender chicken, the zesty enchilada sauce, and the fluffy cilantro lime rice creates a meal that is both satisfying and flavorful. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can create a delicious and authentic chicken enchilada meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.

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ONE-POT CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN & RICE RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken & Rice Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breast, olive oil, yellow onion, poblano peppers, garlic cloves, low-sodium chicken broth, lime, canned cooked black beans, diced tomatoes, jasmine rice, salt, pepper, cilantro

Provided by Melissa Boyajian

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 poblano peppers, chopped
2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 lime, juiced
14 ½ oz canned cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
2 diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups jasmine rice, uncooked, rinsed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • In a skillet, heat a small amount of oil on medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the chicken thoroughly, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Add onion and peppers and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add the chicken broth, lime juice, black beans, tomatoes, rice, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked through.
  • Add chicken back to the pot. Add cilantro and combine.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 11 grams

CHICKEN CILANTRO ENCHILADAS



Chicken Cilantro Enchiladas image

This is a great way to use up your leftover rotisserie chicken!! You can also freeze this recipe. Just cover and bake for about 45 extra minutes.

Provided by berriesncreamangel

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 12 Enchiladas, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked chicken
1 small onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 -4 sprigs fresh cilantro
1 1/3 cups chicken broth
1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can mild enchilada sauce
3 cups Mexican blend cheese
8 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
12 medium tortillas

Steps:

  • Sauté chicken, onion, garlic, and cilantro together until the onions are soft. Set aside.
  • Combine the chicken broth and enchilada sauce. Set aside.
  • For the filling, combine chicken mixture, 2 cups of cheese, green onions, and chopped cilantro and 1 cup enchilada/ broth mixture. Mix well.
  • To assemble the enchiladas, warm tortillas and spoon 2-3 Tbsp of the chicken mixture into the tortilla. Roll tortilla and place seam side down into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Spoon remaining enchilada/ broth sauce over the enchiladas and cover with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.3, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 104.3, Sodium 1521.1, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 6.7, Protein 33.8

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



Cilantro Lime Chicken Enchiladas image

I really don't care what we call these, because it doesn't really matter. What matters is that they are packed with flavor. And they are the perfect summer enchilada.

Provided by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups shredded chicken
2 2 avocado (diced)
1/4 cup cilantro leaves (chopped )
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tsp 1 tsp ground cumin
Salt and pepper (to taste)
12 flour tortillas
10 oz. can green chile enchilada sauce
1 1/2 cups cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Fresh fruit, carrots or corn cobs (side dish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 9x13 glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced avocado, cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, cumin, salt and pepper.
  • Spoon the mixture evenly onto the 12 tortillas. Roll, place seam side down, and fit snugly into the baking dish.
  • Pour the enchilada sauce over the top. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until cheese has melted and sauce is bubbly.
  • Prepare a side dish.
  • Serve Cilantro Lime Chicken Enchiladas with side dish.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH CILANTRO-LIME RICE



CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH CILANTRO-LIME RICE image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 19

Rice
2 cups white rice
1 lime
1 bunch cilantro
2 tbs olive oil
Enchiladas
2 chicken breasts, shredded
1 can Enchilada sauce
1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup Mexican blend
1/2 cup Cheddar
1 tbs minced garlic
Pico de Gallo
8 roma tomatoes
1 bunch cilantro
1 lime
1 red onion
2 tbs olive oil
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Toss shredded chicken in skillet with enchilada sauce and garlic Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.

HONEY-LIME CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This has become one of the most-requested dishes I make. When I bring it to a function, it's one of the first dishes to go, and everybody raves over how good it is.

Provided by Jen

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cooked chicken breast halves, shredded
⅓ cup honey
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (14 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
½ cup heavy whipping cream
12 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded queso asadero (white Mexican cheese)

Steps:

  • Place shredded chicken in a bowl.
  • Whisk honey, lime juice, chili powder, and garlic together in a bowl; pour over chicken and toss to coat. Marinate chicken in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix enchilada sauce and cream together in a shallow bowl. Dip 1 tortilla in enchilada sauce mixture and place in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Repeat dipping tortillas and arranging in the dish until bottom of dish is covered.
  • Spread 1/2 the chicken mixture over dipped-tortilla layer. Sprinkle 1/3 the queso asadero over chicken layer. Dip more tortillas in enchilada sauce mixture and arrange over queso asadero layer. Spoon 2 to 3 spoonful enchilada sauce mixture over tortilla layer. Repeat layering with remaining chicken, 1/3 queso asadero, ending with a layer of dipped tortillas. Pour any remaining enchilada sauce mixture over tortillas. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 queso asadero over enchiladas.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese is melted and golden, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 75.8 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 507.1 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

HONEY LIME CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE



Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas Recipe image

Flavorful marinated honey lime chicken wrapped in tortillas and cheese with a creamy white sauce. These enchiladas can also be made ahead of time and frozen for another day!

Provided by Steph Loaiza

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 Tablespoons honey
5 Tablespoons lime juice
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
16 ounces green enchilada sauce (divided)
10 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Whisk together marinade ingredients and toss with shredded chicken in a resealable gallon-sized bag or airtight container.
  • Let chicken mixture marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, but preferably a few hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Pour 1/2 cup enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9 X 13 inch baking pan.
  • Fill the tortillas with chicken, saving marinade (if any left), and shredded cheese, reserving about 1 cup of cheese to sprinkle on top of enchiladas.
  • Placed rolled tortillas into prepared pan.
  • Mix the remaining enchilada sauce with heavy cream and leftover marinade, if any, and pour on top of enchiladas.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, or until brown and crispy on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 510 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CILANTRO CHICKEN AND RICE



Cilantro Chicken and Rice image

I came up with this recipe to try and use an abundance of cilantro from my garden. It's easy and the whole meal is one pan.

Provided by JENNIFERK2

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

¼ cup olive oil
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 medium onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) package yellow rice
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
¾ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dredge chicken in flour to coat. Place chicken in the skillet, and cook just until browned on all sides; set aside.
  • Stir onion, bell pepper, and garlic into the skillet. Cook 5 minutes, until tender. Pour in chicken broth. Mix in the yellow rice, stewed tomatoes, pinto beans, black beans, corn, diced green chile peppers, and cilantro. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, until rice is tender and chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.8 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1539.9 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

Tips to Make the Best Chicken Enchiladas:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your enchiladas.
  • Shred your own chicken. Pre-shredded chicken can be dry and tough.
  • Make your own enchilada sauce. It's easy to do and tastes so much better than store-bought.
  • Don't overfill the enchiladas. They should be able to be rolled up without breaking.
  • Bake the enchiladas until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and pico de gallo.

Conclusion:

Chicken enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make the best chicken enchiladas that your family and friends will love. So what are you waiting for? Try this chicken enchiladas recipe today! You won't be disappointed.

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