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20-Minute Chicken Enchilada Skillet


  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Whip up a delicious and healthy weeknight meal in a flash with this incredible 20-minute chicken enchilada skillet. Utilizing convenient rotisserie chicken, this recipe delivers all the comforting flavors of classic enchiladas without the fuss of rolling and baking. It’s truly a game-changer for busy evenings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10-ounce) can mild red enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups shredded cooked rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup corn (frozen or canned, drained)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 6 small corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
  • Sliced avocado, for serving (optional)
  • Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

  • Instructions

    1. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

    2. Pour in the enchilada sauce and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the Greek yogurt (or sour cream), chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth. Let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

    3. Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken, corn, and black beans. Mix everything well to ensure the chicken and vegetables are fully coated in the creamy sauce.

    4. Gently fold in the corn tortilla strips. They will soften as they absorb the sauce, adding a lovely texture and authentic enchilada feel to the skillet.

    5. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the chicken and sauce mixture in the skillet.

    6. Cover the skillet with a lid or transfer it to a preheated broiler for 1-2 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch carefully to prevent burning if using the broiler.

    7. Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, if desired. Serve hot directly from the skillet.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: main dish
    • Method: skillet
    • Cuisine: mexican

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving

    Keywords: chicken, enchilada, skillet, quick, easy, weeknight, rotisserie, mexican, one-pan, healthy