If you’ve been on the search for the perfect “throw together” healthy dinner, look no further than this quick and easy Chicken Enchilada Skillet! Here’s what we’re loving about the recipe:
- It only takes 30 minutes TOTAL.
- It’s full of delicious flavors.
- The recipe can be meal prepped or made into a freezer meal!
- It’s perfect for leftovers throughout the week.
- The recipe can be adjusted as needed!
- The entire family will love this recipe.
When a recipe is this easy to make, how can you not love it? It’s truly one of our favorite go-to dinners, especially for busy weeknights.
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Watch this Creamy Healthy Chicken Enchilada Skillet recipe video!
What you need to make this Creamy Healthy Chicken Enchilada Skillet recipe
A skillet
Or sauce pan, or stock pot, or really anything. In this case, we stuck to using a standard skillet!
Pre-cooked chicken
A rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, a homemade roasted chicken, or leftover cooked chicken breast will work perfectly!
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Aside from a skillet and great quality, pre-cooked chicken, you’ll also need:
- Enchilada Sauce
- Black beans (we use organic, canned)
- Diced Bell Peppers
- Sour cream or light sour cream
- Corn tortillas
- Mexican shredded cheese
- Cilantro & avocado for an optional topping!
How to make an easy Chicken Enchilada Skillet in 30 minutes:
- Cook the enchilada sauce and chicken in a skillet.
- Add in diced peppers.
- Add in black beans.
- Add in sour cream.
- Cut the corn tortillas into small pieces and add to the skillet.
- Top with cheese and allow to melt.
This is the ultimate throw-everything-in-a-pan kind of dinner! You and your family will absolutely love this recipe. It’s comfort food + healthy + everything good in life!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken (pre-cooked)
- 1 1/2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup black beans (canned)
- 1/3 cup diced peppers
- 1/3 cup light sour cream
- 6 corn tortillas, torn into pieces
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/4 cup cilantro (optional)
- 1 small avocado
Instructions
- Combine the chicken and enchilada sauce in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Stir, then add in the black beans and diced peppers.
- Mix in the sour cream and corn tortilla pieces, continue to stir.
- Once everything is evenly hot, top the casserole with cheese and optional cilantro.
- Serve with avocado slices and enjoy or store in the refrigerator for later in the week!
Aline says:
I love easy skillet meals, especially when they’re full of cheese!! Can’t wait to try this one!!
Marisa F. Stewart says:
This is a fantastic way to make chicken enchiladas — deconstructed. This would certainly be fantastic as a quick weeknight dish. I’d love to serve it with my pitas. So yummy.
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says:
This would be perfect for either movie night at home or game day with our friends! This looks so flavorful and I love how easy the recipe is! Thanks for sharing!
Veronika says:
This recipe looks absolutely delicious and so comforting! It will be perfect for a cold or rainy day (like today)! Will save the recipe to make it next week!
Tammy says:
My mouth is watering right now…these photos are so delicious! What a beautiful meal and even better that it’s lightened up! ;D
Denise says:
This is all me! I love enchiladas, and the cheesiness of this looks absolutely amazing.
Nicoletta and Loreto says:
This chicken enchilada skillet looks so flavorful! And it only takes 30 minutes to make! Love that it can be prepped in advance and adjusted as needed. thank you!
Elaine says:
Now this is what a shredded chicken recipe should be – fantastic result and great steps to follow. And the best part of it all – you only need 30 minutes!
Sharon says:
This chicken enchilada skillt looks so easy to make and full of good-for-you ingredients. Not to mention it’s family friendly too.
Pam Greer says:
I buy a rotisserie chicken every week and this is the best recipe to use it!! So easy and so flavorful!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says:
YUM!!! What a great recipe. I love how simple it is and uses some healthy swaps.
Cedar says:
30 minutes total?! Sign me up! Especially when it looks that good!