Warm and bubbling from the oven, covered with melty cheese and loaded with chicken, this one-pan Chicken Enchilada Skillet is as simple as it is delectable. Top it with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, olives, etc.
When I see the word skillet in a recipe title, it is music to my ears. That word is magical, I swear.
Skillet dinners are one of my favorite meals to make, and this Chicken Enchilada Skillet is delicious! Talk about a quick and easy meal. This skillet dinner together in no time the other night and we inhaled it. Full of flavor and so, so fabulous!
This skillet dinner is a simple, excellent short cut for enchiladas. I love using a rotisserie chicken for this recipe which always makes things a whole lot easier. . .not that this meal isn’t already easy enough. You basically dump a few things in a skillet and voilà —dinner is on the table!
Top it off with a dollop of sour cream and some fresh cilantro and you have a fantastic, comforting, delicious meal!
Our favorite toppings:
- Sour cream
- Olives
- Fresh cilantro
- Sliced avocado or guacomole
- Salsa
- Cafe Rio dressing
This is such an easy peasy meal and is going to be a lifesaver on those nights when you don’t have any idea what to fix for dinner.
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Chicken Enchilada Skillet
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 corn tortillas, torn into bite-size pieces
- 3 cups shredded, cooked chicken (I use a rotisserie chicken)
- 1 can (10 oz each) Rotel tomatoes, original or mild
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 1 can (10 oz each) red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack blend cheese, divided
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick large skillet. Add tortilla pieces and chicken; mix well. Cook over medium-high heat 5 minutes or edges start to turn golden brown, stirring frequently.
- Pour tomatoes and enchilada sauce, black beans and half and half over chicken mixture in skillet. Mix well.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over chicken mixture. Cover skillet and cook 5 minutes or until hot, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Garnish with your favorite toppings if desired, serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
Recipe Source: Adapted from Ro-Tel.com
Originally posted March 5, 2014
Hi! I’m Jodi, a mom of five boys and lover of chocolate, sweets and everything in-between. Here you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that are all tried and true.
I made this tonight because I had zero time to cook. Amazingly fast and tasty! My family loved it :).
Thanks Allison. Glad you guys loved it!