Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas {Honey Lime!}
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
4 hrs 15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
4 hrs 50 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
624 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas {Honey Lime!}
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Slow cooker chicken enchiladas are packed with honey lime flavor and could not be easier to make! Prep in the morning and assemble them later for dinner!
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Ingredients
For the Filling
- 3 chicken breasts boneless, skinless (about 1 ½ pounds total)
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 bay leaf
- ¾ cup honey
- juice from 1 lime
For the Sauce
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Zest from 1 lime
Additional Ingredients
- 8-10 flour tortillas I use 8 inch.
- 2 cups cheese shredded, montery jack, colby jack, or cheddar cheese.
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Instructions
For the Filling
- Place chicken, spices and honey in the crock pot for 4 hours on low.
- Shred chicken and add lime juice, stir to combine.
For the Sauce
- Combine salsa verde, cream, and lime zest.
To Assemble
- Spread about ½ cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
- Warm the tortillas briefly in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
- Fill with chicken mixture, for the size of tortillas I used (8 inch) it was about ¼-1/3 cup for each tortilla.
- Place in filled tortillas in the pan, seam side down.
- Pour remaining sauce over the top, spreading it so each tortilla is coated.
- Top with cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees F covered for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 5-10 more until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
624kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
130mg
(43%)
Sodium
1303mg
(54%)
Potassium
464mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
39g
(78%)
Vitamin A
1320IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
3.5mg
(4%)
Calcium
351mg
(35%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 624 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 624kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 464mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 1320IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 351mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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