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Skillet Chicken Enchiladas
Skillet Chicken Enchiladas use shredded rotisserie chicken cooked with spices, green chiles, and red enchilada sauce, mixed with tortilla strips and topped with cheddar cheese. The mixture is baked in an ovenproof skillet to melt the cheese and soften the tortillas, creating a saucy, cheesy dish with a blend of smoky, savory flavors. Toppings like avocado, sour cream, and cilantro add fresh and creamy contrasts.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
285 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 onion diced, small
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 oz diced green chile mild, canned
- 2 1/2 cups enchilada sauce homemade or store bought, red
- 6 corn tortilla 6-inch; cut into strips
- 2 cups cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese, shredded
- cilantro optional toppings; diced, slices
- avocado
- tomato
- sour cream
- jalapeño
- green onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a large cast iron skillet or oven proof skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Turn the heat to medium low and add the chicken. Season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in the green chiles and enchilada sauce.
- Add the tortilla strips and stir until they are covered in sauce. Cook on low for 2 minutes so the tortillas can soften.
- Top evenly with shredded cheese and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. If you want to broil the cheese at the end, you can, just don’t walk away. It will brown quickly. Remove from the oven and let the enchiladas sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Top with desired toppings and serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
285kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
1207mg
(50%)
Potassium
140mg
(3%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1253IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
302mg
(30%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 1207mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1253IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 302mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.