Healthy One-Pan Enchilada Skillet

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Seeking a tasty and healthy dinner with enchilada flavor that requires minimal effort? The Healthy One-Pan Enchilada Skillet prepares Mexican comfort food in short cooking intervals.

You will enjoy this Enchilada Skillet because of its great features

The one-pan meal contains natural protein and vegetables with real spice ingredients to prepare for your family. You can make this tasty enchilada alternative for your busy weeknight dinners with much less work and less calories than the usual version.

Nutritional Benefits

The Enchilada Skillet provides exceptional nutritional benefits since it includes protein from beans and chicken along with fiber in the vegetables and metabolism-supporting spices. The meal combination balances satisfaction with health benefits.

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Healthy One-Pan Enchilada Skillet

Recipe by RecipessentialCourse: dinner ideasDifficulty: Beginner

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Calories

350

kcal

Total time

30

minutes

A person seeking a wholesome dinner that combines enchilada boldness together with health benefits should consider the Easy One-Pan Enchilada Skillet. This Easy One-Pan Enchilada Skillet provides all the Mexican comfort food experience in a rapid cooking process using a single skillet.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon chili powder

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies

• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)

• 1 cup enchilada sauce

• ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth

• 6 corn tortillas, cut into strips

• 1 cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese blend

Directions

• Heat a large skillet by placing olive oil into it and setting the burner to medium-high temperature.
• Fry chicken pieces in the skillet until they become white without pink parts for 5 to 6 minutes.
• Combine onion and bell pepper with your skillet ingredients then wait for them to become soft at three to four minutes. Stir the minced garlic into the skillet and continue cooking for 30 more seconds until it aromatic.
• Stir in chili powder along with cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper before adding other ingredients. Mix all ingredients until the seasonings cover the entire mixture well.
• Put all ingredients into the skillet including black beans, diced tomatoes with chilies, corn, enchilada sauce, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
• Let the mixture gently cook on low heat for 5 minutes to blend its tastes nicely.
• Put the tortilla strips into the sauce while gently stirring them down.
• Spread cheese evenly on top of the ingredients within the skillet. After covering the skillet let it reach cheese melting temperature in 2-3 minutes.
• The mixture will be ready after 5 minutes when you take it out of the heat to eat.

Time-Saving Convenience

Guests no longer need the formation and baking processes of standard enchiladas because this single dish masterpiece finishes in under half an hour. You can maintain genuine enchilada flavors through this easy cooking method which perfectly accommodates your time constraints.

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Serving Suggestions

Serve the Enchilada Skillet alongside fresh avocado slices and Greek yogurt or garnish it with cilantro. To create a whole dinner experience serve your dish either with basic salad portion or whole-grain tortillas for scoop usage.

How to Customize Your Skillet

You can customize this flexible dish by changing the heat according to your preference and using different protein choices along with your selected toppings. Flexibility exists in this adaptable recipe for you to select extra vegetables and choose your desired level of spiciness as well as dairy-free options.

This healthy Enchilada Skillet dish lets you enjoy restaurant-quality flavor right at home in timely fashion.

FAQ

Can I make this recipe vegetarian?

Absolutely! Simply omit the chicken and either double the black beans or add a can of pinto beans. You can also substitute with plant-based protein crumbles or tofu for added protein.

What if I don’t have enchilada sauce?

You can use salsa as a substitute, or make a quick homemade version by mixing 1 cup tomato sauce with 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon each of chili powder and cumin, and a pinch of garlic powder.

Can I prep this meal ahead of time?

Yes! Chop all vegetables and dice the chicken in advance. Store them separately in the refrigerator. You can also pre-measure the spices in a small container for even quicker assembly at dinner time.

Is this recipe freezer-friendly?

This enchilada skillet freezes well for up to 3 months. Allow it to cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in a skillet or microwave until hot throughout.