Description
This Chicken Enchilada Skillet is a quick and delicious 25-minute one-pan meal featuring tender shredded chicken, soft corn tortillas, flavorful enchilada sauce, sautéed vegetables, and melted Mexican cheese. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it combines savory and cheesy goodness topped with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and guacamole.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 white onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 3 cups enchilada sauce, divided
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 8 corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips
- 2 cups Mexican-blend shredded cheese
For Serving
- Chopped cilantro
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat the olive oil over medium heat in an oven-safe pan or skillet. Add the diced onions and bell pepper, and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken and sauce: Add the shredded chicken, 2 ½ cups enchilada sauce, and taco seasoning. Stir well and simmer for about 5 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Fold in tortillas: Gently fold in the tortilla strips until fully combined. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes to allow the tortilla strips to soften and soak up the flavors.
- Top and broil: Spread the remaining ½ cup enchilada sauce on top, then sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the skillet. Place under a broiler for 5 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and top with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with sour cream and guacamole on the side.
Notes
- Enchilada sauce: Use homemade authentic enchilada sauce or your favorite store-bought brand for the best flavor.
- Chicken: Rotisserie chicken works great for convenience, but homemade shredded chicken is perfect as well.
- Oven-safe pan: Use a cast-iron skillet or any oven-safe pan to finish the dish under the broiler safely.
- No oven-safe pan? Cover the skillet with cheese and a lid, then cook on stove top until cheese melts instead of broiling.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheating: Warm leftovers in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until heated through and cheese melts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
