Description
Mexican-inspired Skillet Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas bring zesty comfort straight from Southwest kitchens. Melted cheese, tender chicken, and roasted green chiles combine in one pan for a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken
- 15-ounce (425 grams) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup diced fire-roasted green chiles
- 5 corn tortillas, cut into triangles
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 15-ounce (425 grams) can green enchilada sauce
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 ¼ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Avocado, cilantro, and plain Greek yogurt or sour cream for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius), preparing a large oven-safe skillet for a vibrant Mexican-inspired dish.
- Drizzle olive oil into the skillet over medium-high heat, then incorporate diced onions, zesty chili powder, earthy cumin, and aromatic garlic powder. Sauté until the onions become translucent and softened.
- Reduce the skillet’s temperature to medium and introduce shredded chicken, tender black beans, roasted green chiles, fresh chopped cilantro, and tangy green enchilada sauce. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper, stirring thoroughly to create a harmonious mixture.
- Gently fold tortilla triangles into the skillet, carefully coating each piece with the robust sauce, ensuring an even distribution of flavors throughout the dish.
- Generously blanket the surface with shredded cheese, creating a melty, golden layer that will transform during baking.
- Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, waiting until the cheese becomes completely melted and the edges develop a slight bubble and golden-brown appearance.
- Remove from the oven and embellish with additional fresh cilantro leaves, creamy avocado slices, and a generous dollop of Greek yogurt or traditional sour cream as a cooling garnish.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by choosing mild, medium, or hot green chiles depending on your spice tolerance.
- Quickly shred rotisserie chicken for a time-saving preparation method that adds extra flavor.
- Ensure tortillas are fresh and soft to prevent a dry or tough texture in the final dish.
- Opt for a cast-iron skillet to achieve crispy edges and even heat distribution during baking.
- Balance the richness with a bright garnish of fresh cilantro and creamy avocado slices.
- Use Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative to sour cream without compromising tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 352 cal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg