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Chicken Enchilada Casserole Skillet Recipe
This delicious chicken enchilada casserole skillet dinner is full of bright and vibrant Mexican flavors and is ready to serve in less than 30 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 536 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 3 cooked chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles such as Rotel, undrained
- 15 ounces black beans fully drained and rinsed
- 2 cups Red Enchilada Sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
- 4 flour tortillas small, 6 inches, cut into strips (about 1 inch strips)
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese
For Garnish:
- Fresh avocado cubed
- diced Roma tomatoes
- sour cream
- cilantro
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add in the cooked and cubed chicken and cook just to brown, 1 minute.
- Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and stir to coat. Add the tomatoes, beans, and enchilada sauce and stir to combine. Stir in the fresh cilantro. Bring to a simmer and allow to slightly thicken, and the chicken to heat through.
- Top with the tortilla strips and stir everything together.
- Top with the cheese and reduce the heat to medium/low. Cover until the cheese has melted.
- Serve garnished with fresh avocado, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and more cilantro. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Storage: Store chicken enchilada skillet casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
- Store chicken enchilada skillet casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
- Drain and rinse the beans before adding them to the skillet. Canned beans can be quite salty and have a metallic taste if added straight from the can.
- If you don't have a skillet, you can cook this chicken enchilada casserole recipe in a large pot.
Nutrition Information
Calories
536kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
1602mg
(67%)
Potassium
995mg
(28%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1203IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
288mg
(29%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 536
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 536kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1602mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 995mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1203IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 288mg | 29% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.