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Easy Chicken Enchilada Skillet

October 14, 2020 By Joe 5 Comments

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I’m always looking for fast, but good tasting recipes, and this is one of those. This easy chicken enchilada skillet comes together in about 30 minutes give or take a few.

chicken enchilada skillet overhead view

One Skillet Chicken Enchiladas

This is not one of those enchilada dishes that require you to wrap cheese and meat into the tortilla shells then cover with more cheese and sauce and bake.  This one incorporates all the ingredients in one skillet, but you’re getting the same great flavor.  Just chop up the corn tortilla shells into bite sized pieces and add the rest of the ingredients, stir it all together and in about 20 minutes you’ll be eating.

Ro-Tel and enchilada sauce in the skillet

The chicken for this dish could be from a rotisserie chicken or a large cooked chicken breast. You just need 9 or 10 ounces of chicken.

Chicken and corn in the skillet.

The enchilada sauce for this recipe can be store bought or take a look at my homemade enchilada sauce. The link to that recipe is below. 

Chicken enchilada skillet before the cheese is added

Original Ro-Tel Tomatoes and Green Chilis adds the heat. If you are afraid that the Ro-Tel might be too spicy for you, not to worry.  The dish has just the right amount of heat and in fact, if you like things kicked up, you may want to add some Tabasco or a hot pepper.

Enchilada slillet with cheeses.

A mix of grated cheddar cheese and Mexican crumbling cheese, Queso Fresco, tops the skillet and gets melted in the oven.

Garnish the enchilada skillet with chopped cilantro and crispy tortilla strips.

Another thing you might add would be some black beans.  That would give some nice fiber and a good mouth feel.  A half cup would contribute 15 grams of fiber and 20 grams of protein.  It would also add about 80 calories per serving.

Wooden spoon with a spoonful of chicken enchilada

This chicken enchilada skillet is a great dish if you are pressed for time and need a satisfying meal.  It is really a win-win recipe.

(Here’s a great recipe for Homemade Enchilada Sauce perfect to make for this recipe).

*Holiday Season Gift Idea

The cast iron skillet that I used to make this was a Lodge 10 1/4 inch. You can look at this inexpensive skillet by clicking on the link.  If you would prefer to get the Cadillac of cast iron skillets, take a look at the LeCreuset, cherry red enameled skillet.  My daughter has this pan and I fell in love with it when we stayed for the summer with her in Minnesota.  Either skillet should last a lifetime.

Disclaimer: The above links are affiliate links, which means that if you purchase anything through these links, Joe’s Healthy Meals will make a small commission.  Thank you very much!

chicken enchilada in a skillet

Easy Chicken Enchilada Skillet

5 from 4 votes
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Course: Main dish
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 346kcal
Author: Joe Boyle

Ingredients

  • 6 5 1/2 " corn tortillas cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 can Ro-Tel Original tomatoes and green chilis
  • 1 1/2 cups enchilada sauce
  • 9 oz . cooked chicken chopped to bite sized pieces
  • 3/4 cup frozen corn
  • 2 1/2 oz . grated cheddar cheese
  • 3 oz . queso fresco Mexican crumbling cheese or similar cheese
  • cilantro
  • tortilla strips
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Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°
  • In an oven safe skillet on medium heat add the corn tortillas, Ro-Tel, enchilada sauce, chicken and corn and stir to combine and bring to a simmer
  • Remove skillet from the heat and add the cheddar and queso fresco cheese
  • Place in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is nicely melted
  • Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped cilantro and tortilla strips
  • Serve hot with cilantro and tortilla strips on the side used as desired

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal

 

 

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  1. Alan Howie

    October 21, 2020 at 8:28 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent recipe. Will have it again and again.

    Reply
  2. sandra axelrod

    October 15, 2020 at 12:13 pm

    5 stars
    This dish sounds so delicious!! Can’t wait to make it for dinner. We will be spending a good bit of time in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona and this looks like a perfect meal to cook. Much easier than the traditional version. Thanks so much for always sharing such yummy recipes!

    Reply
    • Joe

      October 15, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      Thanks Sandy. Safe travels.

      Reply
  3. Cait Weingartner

    December 6, 2016 at 5:52 am

    I love making one skillet meals, because they are generally easy to prepare and easier to clean up. This dish looks amazing, and I look forward to making it very soon!

    Reply
  4. MaryJo

    December 4, 2016 at 4:32 pm

    5 stars
    Nom nom nom!!

    Reply

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