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Chicken Enchilada Skillet

One-skillet chicken enchiladas with tortillas, salsa, and cheese — Mexican chicken dinner in 30 minutes.

Prep 10 min

Cook 20 min

Total 30 min

Serves 4

Dinner·Mexican·Easy

Ingredients

Step 1 — Skillet

1 lb chicken (shredded)
6 small tortillas (cut in strips)
1 can enchilada sauce
1 cup salsa
2 cups cheddar
1 cup black beans
Sour cream
Cilantro

Instructions

1
Enchilada skillet
Layer tortilla strips with chicken, beans, salsa, enchilada sauce, and cheese in a skillet. Cover and simmer 12 minutes until bubbly. Top with sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition per serving: 480 cal · 34g protein · 38g carbs · 22g fat · 6g fiber

For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.

DinnerMexicanEasy

30-Minute Chicken Enchilada Skillet

Name: Chicken Enchilada Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken (shredded); 6 small tortillas (cut in strips); 1 can enchilada sauce; 1 cup salsa; 2 cups cheddar; 1 cup black beans; Sour cream; Cilantro

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One-skillet chicken enchiladas with tortillas, salsa, and cheese — Mexican chicken dinner in 30 minutes.

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Ready in 30 minutes
Family friendly
One pan, less cleanup

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Total

30 min

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Nutrition

Per serving (estimate)

480

Cal

38g

Carbs

34g

Protein

22g

Fat

Fiber

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