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skillet chicken enchiladas

Skillet Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

One-pan Skillet Chicken Enchiladas made in 30 minutes with no rolling required. Cozy, cheesy, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 440kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 med red onion, diced
  • 3 ears fresh sweet corn, kernels removed from the cob
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 15 oz jar green enchilada sauce
  • ½ cup sour cream or Mexican crema
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 2-3 cups shredded chicken I used a rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 6-8 corn tortillas
  • 1-1½ cups Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded measure this part with your heart and save some to top the enchiladas

Instructions

  • Sauté the onions on medium-high heat in the avocado oil until they begin to soften. Add the garlic and corn, cooking until just warmed through.
  • Add the green enchilada sauce, sour cream, and lime juice to the skillet. Mix until well incorporated. Add the chicken and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Stir to combine.
  • Warm the tortillas in a damp paper towel in the microwave. Sprinkle a little cheese on each tortilla. Fold them in half. Then, fold them in half again. It should look like a little triangle. Tuck each triangle into the chicken enchilada mixture.
  • Top the skillet with as much shredded cheese as your heart tells you. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the enchiladas are bubbly.
  • Carefully remove the skillet enchiladas from the oven. Top with green onions, cilantro, avocado, and extra sour cream. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 959mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 980IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 401mg | Iron: 2mg
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