LIME CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

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A wonderful version of chicken enchiladas. The flavors work very well together and it's easy to make, a must try recipe.

Provided by Marie95

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking pan.
  • 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.
  • 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!

ami jakir vai
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I'll be making these enchiladas again and again.


Kevin Owens
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These enchiladas were just what I was looking for.


Charl Ahrendse
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Koda Handboy
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These enchiladas were the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Toretha Sidney
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I'm definitely going to make these enchiladas again.


JAnnar Jannat
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These enchiladas were easy to make and they tasted great!


Abdul Motalab
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I thought the lime flavor was a bit too strong, but my husband loved it.


Ibrahim Aminu
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The chicken was a little dry, but the overall flavor of the enchiladas was still good.


Rajiv Machoka
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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I really enjoyed the flavor it added to these enchiladas.


Cory Cabral
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The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Charlene Cantrell
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I made these enchiladas for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Anno Khan
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These lime chicken enchiladas were amazing! The flavors were so fresh and bright, and the chicken was perfectly cooked.