Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Skillet
Layer shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, and tortillas in a skillet, then bake or cover until bubbly and cheesy.
Total
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked shredded chicken
- 3/4 cup Enchilada sauce
- 4 small Tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 tsp Olive oil(optional)
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder(optional)
- 1/4 tsp Chili powder(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (10 minutes): If needed, shred cooked chicken. Lightly warm a 10–12 inch oven-safe skillet and add olive oil; stir in garlic powder and chili powder for 15–30 seconds.
- 2
Assemble: Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce in the skillet. Layer 2 tortillas (torn to fit), add half the chicken, spoon over about half the remaining sauce, and sprinkle with about half the cheese. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, chicken, sauce, and cheese.
- 3
Cook (20 minutes): Cover and bake at 400°F (205°C) for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake 5 minutes more until bubbly and the cheese is melted. Let stand 2 minutes before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
690
35% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 45 g |
| Fat | 42 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1550 mg |
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