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Cheesy chicken enchilada skillet topped with melted cheese and fresh cilantro in a cast iron pan.

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Skillet


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This cheesy chicken enchilada skillet is a quick, one-pan Mexican casserole using rotisserie chicken for a high-protein, weeknight-friendly dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes, it combines tender chicken, tortillas, enchilada sauce, and melted cheese for cozy comfort.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 6 corn tortillas torn into strips
  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh cilantro for garnish
  • lime wedges for serving

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 400°F if broiling cheese melt in oven.

    2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.

    3. Add diced onion and bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

    4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

    5. Add shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper and stir to coat.

    6. Pour in enchilada sauce and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring to combine.

    7. Fold in torn tortilla strips and half of the cheese, stirring gently.

    8. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top of the skillet.

    9. Transfer skillet to oven or broiler and cook until cheese is bubbly and golden, about 3-5 minutes.

    10. Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes.

    11. Top with Greek yogurt, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime before serving.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: main course
    • Method: skillet
    • Cuisine: mexican

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 450
    • Sugar: 4
    • Sodium: 800
    • Fat: 18
    • Saturated Fat: 8
    • Unsaturated Fat: 10
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 40
    • Fiber: 6
    • Protein: 35
    • Cholesterol: 75

    Keywords: cheesy chicken enchilada, skillet enchiladas, rotisserie chicken casserole, high protein dinner, weeknight meal