These honey lime enchiladas are such a delicious twist on traditional enchiladas with the sweet flavor of honey, and zesty flavor of lime, coating flavorful shredded chicken all wrapped in tortillas and topped with lots of cheese of course! Serve them with some cilantro rice, a green side salad and some chips for a meal everyone will love!

Chicken enchiladas are one of my favorite foods, and these honey lime enchiladas are a delicious flavor to add to the mix. Along with our Creamy Chicken Enchiladas, and our Shredded Beef Enchilada Recipe, these are such a fun twist on the classic, with their slightly sweet, slightly tangy, creamy sauce.

Ingredients Needed

This is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need for this Honey Lime Chicken Enchilada Recipe. Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are in the printable recipe card below.

• honey
• fresh lime juice
• chili powder
• minced garlic
• shredded chicken – Use rotisserie chicken, or leftover chicken to save time
• green enchilada sauce – Grab any brand from the store.
• heavy cream – makes the enchilada sauce creamy.
• shredded cheese – I like using shredded Monterey Jack cheese or Mozzarella Cheese because its creamy, but any cheese will work.
• flour tortillas – traditional enchiladas have corn tortillas, but I prefer these with flour tortillas. You can use either.

How to make Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas

Step 1: Make the marinade. Add the honey, lime juice, chili powder, garlic, and some enchilada sauce to a small bowl and whisk them together. Pour the mixture over the shredded chicken and cover it. Place it in the fridge to marinate for 1 hour.

Step 2: Make the enchilada sauce. Add the remaining enchilada sauce, cream, and drain off the sauce from the marinate to a large bowl. Pour some of it into the bottom of a baking pan.

Step 3: Roll the enchiladas. Scoop a heaping portion of the chicken into the middle of a tortilla. Top with cheese. Roll up the tortilla and place it with the seam side down in the pan. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas, and chicken.

Step 4: Bake the enchiladas. Pour the rest of the enchilada sauce over the enchiladas and bake until crispy. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and bake until the cheese is melted. Top with your choice of toppings.

What to serve with enchiladas

Create a delicious meal by pairing your enchiladas with some tasty side dishes. Here are some of my favorites:

• Rice – Pair your enchiladas with some Mexican Rice, or Cilantro Lime Rice
• Beans – A side of refried beans, or black beans compliment the enchilada flavors nicely.
• Chips and Salsa – Crunchy chips are a perfect compliment to any Mexican inspired dish. Pair with your favorite salsa or some creamy guacamole.
• Green Salad – A fresh, light salad topped with a vinaigrette adds a nice crisp element paired with the rich enchiladas.
• Roasted Vegetables – These offer a nice healthy side dish

Storage Instructions

Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can reheat them in the microwave until warm, or bake the pan up in the oven again if you want them crispy.

You can also freeze the enchiladas before baking. Put them in a disposable aluminum pan and freeze for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen covered for about 30 minutes, then remove the top and bake for another 30 minutes, or until hot throughout. The frozen tortillas will be a bit softer than if you made them fresh.

These honey enchiladas are different than any other enchiladas in such a delicious way! They’re such a tasty twist and y our family will love them on repeat!

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