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Chicken Enchilada Skillet
If you are craving Enchiladas, then make this Chicken Enchilada Skillet Recipe. It is the perfect one pan dinner that is loaded with delicious flavors.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 465 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 10 ounce can red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 corn tortillas cut into 1-inch strips
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Optional Toppings: sour cream sliced avocado, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Add black beans, diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the tortilla strips. Cook for another 5 minutes until they've softened and absorbed some of the sauce.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top. Cover the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with your choice of optional toppings, if desired and enjoy!
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Notes
- For a creamier texture, stir in 1/4 cup of sour cream just before adding the cheese.
- For a spicier kick, use a hotter variety of enchilada sauce.
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days
Nutrition Information
Calories
465kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
1035mg
(43%)
Potassium
992mg
(28%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1333IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
401mg
(40%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 465
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 465kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1035mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 992mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1333IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 401mg | 40% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.