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Chicken Enchilada Skillet

Tortilla pieces simmered in enchilada sauce with chicken and cheese in one pan.

Chicken Enchilada Skillet

Total

30 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 6 tortillas corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • 1.5 cups red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 0.5 cup diced onion
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup black beans, drained and rinsed(optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Add the shredded chicken and black beans, stirring to combine, about 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Pour in the enchilada sauce and bring to a gentle simmer.

  4. 4

    Stir in the tortilla strips and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until the tortillas soften and the sauce thickens.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top, cover, and cook 2-3 minutes until melted.

  6. 6

    Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

520

26% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein38 g
Carbohydrate42 g
Fat22 g
Fiber8 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium980 mg

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