Easy 5-Ingredient Chicken Enchilada Skillet Recipe Perfect for Quick Dinners
A quick and easy skillet recipe using just five ingredients to create a comforting, cheesy chicken enchilada dish perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 300 grams or 10.5 oz)
- 1 cup enchilada sauce (240 ml or 8 fl oz)
- 1.5 cups shredded cheese (about 170 grams or 6 oz), blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed (150 grams or 5.3 oz)
- 4 medium flour tortillas, cut into strips or small pieces
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Gather 2 cups cooked shredded chicken, 1 cup enchilada sauce, 1.5 cups shredded cheese, 1 cup thawed frozen corn, and 4 flour tortillas cut into strips.
- Heat the skillet over medium heat and add a light spray or small drizzle of oil. Once hot, add the tortilla strips and toast lightly for 2-3 minutes, stirring often until just beginning to crisp.
- Add the shredded chicken and thawed corn to the skillet. Stir to combine and warm through for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the skillet mixture. Stir gently to coat everything. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 3 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and let the cheese melt for 2-3 minutes until gooey and golden.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately. Optionally garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or sliced avocado.
Notes
Toast tortilla strips before adding other ingredients to prevent sogginess and add texture. Use cooked shredded chicken to reduce cooking time and keep chicken tender. Cover skillet while melting cheese to trap steam and ensure even melting. For dairy-free, use plant-based cheese and confirm enchilada sauce is vegan-friendly. Can add optional veggies like bell peppers or green chiles for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
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