Description
Savor the deliciousness of this Chicken Enchilada Skillet, a one-pan meal that combines juicy chicken, zesty tomatoes, and melted cheese for an irresistible comfort food experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish is quick to prepare and packed with bold flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in garlic, onion, and bell peppers; sauté until softened (3-5 minutes).
- Mix in diced tomatoes, black beans, and corn until combined.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the mixture; stir well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Top with shredded cheese; cover and cook until melted (2-3 minutes).
- Garnish with cilantro if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of skillet (approx. 290g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg