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Chipotle Chicken Enchilada Skillet

A quick, smoky chipotle chicken enchilada skillet that comes together in minutes for an easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 10 ounce can red enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup chunky salsa
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • 4 ounce can diced green chilies
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 medium flour tortillas cut into strips
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • sliced green onion, cilantro, sour cream, and salsa for serving

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the shredded rotisserie chicken, enchilada sauce, chunky salsa, and water; stir to combine.
  2. Add the rinsed black beans, diced green chilies, minced chipotle peppers, dried oregano, chili powder, and ground cumin; stir well.
  3. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally; taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  4. Stir in the tortilla strips and cook for about 2 minutes until they begin to soften and absorb some sauce.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese blend evenly over the skillet, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until the cheese melts, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Serve the skillet topped with sliced green onion, cilantro, sour cream, and extra salsa.

Notes

  • You can use corn tortillas instead of flour.