Chicken Enchilada Skillet

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I’ve got you covered for your next easy dinner! This Chicken Enchilada Skillet is simple to make and perfect for an easy weeknight meal. It comes together in less than 30 minutes and a meal that everyone will enjoy!

I’m always looking for new easy dinner recipes to add to my weekly rotation. Let’s be honest, by the time dinner rolls around the last thing I want to do is make an elaborate meal! This Chicken Enchilada Skillet is for the evenings when you want something on the dinner table quick and something that everyone will enjoy. This also makes for delicious leftovers the next day and can easily be added to your weekly meal prep routine too!

I love to serve this with some pickled onions on top or you can top with avocado or hot sauce!

Table of Contents

What you need for Chicken Enchilada Skillet:

Rotisserie Chicken
Green Enchilada Sauce
Chicken Broth
Frozen Roasted Corn
Jalapeno
Yellow onion
Corn Tortillas
Shredded Mexican Cheese
Grated Cotija Cheese
Garlic cloves
Chili Powder
Cumin
Sea Salt
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

How to make this skillet:

Start by chopping up onion, jalapeño and garlic cloves.
Add olive oil to pan to heat. Sauté onion and garlic. Add jalapeño.
Add in frozen roasted corn and chicken broth to heat.
Mix in seasonings and mix to combine.
Add jar of green enchilada sauce and shredded chicken. Mix to combine everything and allow to heat.
Top with corn tortilla pieces, shredded mexican cheese and grated cotija cheese. Place lid on pan and let it sit for 7-8 minutes on medium to high heat.
Remove from heat and top with cilantro, cotija cheese and pickled onions.
Enjoy!

How to store your leftover skillet:

It’s best to store your leftover skillet in a sealed container in the fridge. I like using these for easy fridge storage! When reheating, just place in the microwave to warm.

If you want to switch this up, try doing this instead:

Use shredded chicken breast!
Try it with your favorite green enchilada sauce.
Top with more jalapeno, pickled onions or hot sauce! Whatever you prefer.

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FAQs:

Can I meal prep this?

You can use this for your meal prep! I’d recommend reheating in the microwave when you’re ready to eat.

Do I have to use rotisserie chicken?

No! You can use any shredded chicken here as long as its 2.5 cups!

What pan do you use to cook this in?

I use the Caraway 4.5qt sauce pan. I love it for one pan meals! You can use “ONEBALANCEDLIFE” for 10% off.

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