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Enchilada Skillet

Enchilada Skillet


Description

Savor this Enchilada Skillet recipe, brimming with cheesy goodness, spicy chicken, and robust flavors—easy comfort food for any weeknight!


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce (red or green)
  • 6 corn tortillas, cut into triangles or strips
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
  • Sour cream and avocado slices for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  2. Add diced onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the mixture and stir to coat. Add black beans and corn, stirring to incorporate. Cook 1-2 minutes to warm through.
  4. Pour half the enchilada sauce into the skillet and stir. Fold in half the tortilla pieces, then layer remaining tortilla pieces on top. Pour remaining sauce over everything.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top. Cover and cook 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling. Optional: broil 1-2 minutes for a golden top.
  6. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream and avocado slices.