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Green Chile Chicken Skillet Enchiladas

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  • Author: KimEasy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: One Pot/
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Green Chile Chicken Skillet Enchiladas are everything you love about enchiladasโ€”tender chicken, green chiles, melty cheese, and saucy goodnessโ€”made easy in one skillet. No rolling, no bakingโ€”just throw it together on the stovetop for a flavorful, comforting meal thatโ€™s ready in under 30 minutes.


Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1/2 cup diced onion

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)

  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 1 (10 oz) can green enchilada sauce

  • 1/3 cup sour cream

  • 6 small corn tortillas, cut into strips or wedges

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend or Monterey Jack cheese

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

 

  • Optional toppings: diced avocado, lime wedges, sliced jalapeรฑos, or extra sour cream


Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3โ€“4 minutes, until soft. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

  2. Stir in shredded chicken, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1โ€“2 minutes to warm through.

  3. Pour in green enchilada sauce and stir in the sour cream until combined. Simmer for 2โ€“3 minutes.

  4. Add tortilla pieces and gently stir to coat them in the sauce.

  5. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top. Cover and cook for 3โ€“5 more minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. You can also pop it under the broiler for 2 minutes to brown the cheese, if desired.

  6. Remove from heat, top with chopped cilantro, and add your favorite toppings. Serve hot!


Notes

  • This recipe is super adaptableโ€”try it with leftover turkey, ground beef, or black beans for a meatless version.

  • Want it spicier? Use hot green chiles or add a splash of hot sauce.

 

  • Make it creamier by adding a little cream cheese to the sauce.