Name: creamy healthy chicken enchilada skillet in 20 minutes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 cup enchilada sauce; 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup corn kernels; 1/2 cup shredded cheese; 4 corn or flour tortillas, cut into strips; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; salt and pepper to taste; optional toppings: chopped cilantro, avocado slices, lime wedges, jalapeno slices

Description

This creamy healthy chicken enchilada skillet brings all the flavors of classic enchiladas into a quick one-pan dinner ready in just 20 minutes. It uses lean chicken, Greek yogurt, beans, and spices to create a light but indulgent meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 cup enchilada sauce

1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup corn kernels

1/2 cup shredded cheese

4 corn or flour tortillas, cut into strips

1 small onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

salt and pepper to taste

optional toppings: chopped cilantro, avocado slices, lime wedges, jalapeno slices

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

2. Add chopped onion and garlic and cook 2–3 minutes until translucent.

3. Stir in shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper and cook 2 minutes.

4. Pour in enchilada sauce and warm through, then gently stir in Greek yogurt until smooth.

5. Add black beans, corn, and tortilla strips and stir to coat in the sauce.

6. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top and cover skillet, simmering 3–5 minutes until cheese melts.

7. Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro, avocado, lime wedges, and jalapeno slices as desired.

8. Serve hot directly from the skillet.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: skillet
Cuisine: mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 600
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 6
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 70

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