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Chicken Enchilada Skillet

A comforting, cheesy one-skillet chicken enchilada bake finished in the oven for melty, bubbly goodness.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper cored and diced
  • 1 poblano pepper or green bell pepper cored and diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 20 ounces red enchilada sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken crockpot Mexican chicken recommended
  • 1 15-ounce can low-sodium black beans or low-sodium pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt 2% or whole (do not use fat-free)
  • 6 corn tortillas cut into quarters
  • 1 cup shredded cheese such as sharp cheddar, cheddar jack, Mexican blend, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack; divided
  • for serving diced avocados, sliced jalapeño, chopped fresh cilantro, additional Greek yogurt or sour cream

Equipment

  • Large oven-safe skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

  1. Position oven racks in the upper third and center of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat until hot.
  3. Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and poblano (or green bell pepper) to the skillet along with the garlic powder, cumin, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper; sauté until the vegetables are browned and becoming tender, about 6 minutes.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the sautéed vegetables to a large mixing bowl.
  5. To the bowl, add the enchilada sauce, shredded chicken, rinsed and drained beans, and Greek yogurt; stir until combined.
  6. Fold in the tortilla quarters and 1/4 cup of the shredded cheese so the pieces are coated and distributed evenly.
  7. Spoon the mixture back into the same skillet and sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top.
  8. Bake on the upper third rack until the cheese is hot and bubbling, about 10 minutes; optionally broil 1–2 minutes to brown the top, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  9. Remove from the oven with oven mitts, let rest a few minutes, then serve hot with diced avocado, sliced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and extra Greek yogurt or sour cream if desired.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Rewarm leftovers in an oven-safe skillet or baking dish at 350°F until hot and cheese is bubbly.
  • To make ahead: chop and sauté the vegetables, then store them mixed with the chicken and beans in the fridge; finish the recipe when ready to bake.