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

Method

  • 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!