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Chicken skillet enchiladas with melted cheese, tortilla strips, black beans, and corn in a skillet.
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Chicken Skillet Enchiladas

These Chicken Skillet Enchiladas are a quick and easy one-pan Tex-Mex dinner made with shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, tortilla strips, and melted cheese. Ready in just 10 minutes, this cheesy skillet meal delivers all the cozy enchilada flavors without rolling tortillas or baking a casserole.
Course:Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, One-Pot
Cuisine:American, Mexican-Inspired, Tex-Mex
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories229.1 kcal
Author Valentina Dimitrova

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup enchilada Sauce
  • 1 cup corn drained, if canned
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed, from can
  • 1 cup tortilla strips and a bit more for toping
  • 1 cup Mexican blend cheese or other shredded

Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, sour cream, jalapeños, lime wedges

Instructions

  • Add the cooked chicken, enchilada sauce, corn, black beans, and tortilla strips to a large skillet. Stir until everything is evenly coated in sauce.
  • Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is hot and the tortilla strips begin to soften.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top. Cover the skillet for 1–2 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Top with extra tortilla strips and your favorite toppings before serving.

Recipe Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken gives the best flavor while keeping the recipe fast and convenient.
  • Add some tortilla strips during cooking and some on top so you get both soft enchilada texture and crispy crunch.
  • Freshly shredded cheese melts smoother than packaged shredded cheese.
  • Use medium heat so the sauce thickens gently without burning.
  • If using salty tortilla chips instead of strips, reduce additional salt slightly.
  • Let the skillet sit 2–3 minutes before serving so the sauce thickens slightly.
  • A squeeze of fresh lime right before serving brightens the entire dish.
  • This recipe works especially well for meal prep because the flavors deepen overnight.

Nutrition

Calories: 229.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.8g | Protein: 20.4g | Fat: 8.3g | Saturated Fat: 3.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.2g | Cholesterol: 46.6mg | Sodium: 543.9mg | Potassium: 281.9mg | Fiber: 3.8g | Sugar: 3.9g | Vitamin A: 464.5IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 228.8mg | Iron: 1.5mg

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