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

Total
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
2
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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
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 2
Add the shredded chicken and black beans, stirring to combine, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Pour in the enchilada sauce and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 4
Stir in the tortilla strips and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until the tortillas soften and the sauce thickens.
- 5
Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top, cover, and cook 2-3 minutes until melted.
- 6
Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
520
26% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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