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chicken enchilada skillet

Chicken Enchilada Skillet

Make tonight’s meal delicious with this easy Chicken Enchilada Skillet made in one pan and topped with 2 heaping cups of cheese.

Prep: 20Cook: 20Total: 40 minutes
Yield 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 14oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 10oz can enchilada sauce
  • 1 4oz can diced green chiles
  • 1 cup mild salsa
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 6 6inch corn tortillas cut into strips
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican or cheddar cheese
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, hot sauce, cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Heat a large oven safe saute pan over medium-high heat. Add oil.
  3. Once hot, add onions and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in chicken, beans, enchilada sauce, chiles, salsa, and water.
  4. Stir in all spices, then add in tortilla strips. Mix well. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes over a medium simmer.
  5. Turn off heat and add cheddar cheese to top. Transfer to oven and bake or 15 minutes.
  6. Let cool ten minutes before serving. Top with sour cream, greek yogurt, cilantro, and hot sauce.
Author: ErinCategory: dinner, meal prep, one potMethod: ovenCuisine: MexicanDiet: Gluten Free