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Easy Chicken Enchilada Skillet

Easy Chicken Enchilada Skillet

Looking for a fun and tasty weeknight meal that is ready in 30 minutes? try this Easy Chicken Enchilada Skillet. It's gluten-free and easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 yellow onion, minced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 4oz can diced green chilies
  • 1 4oz can sliced black olives
  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 Siete tortillas, cut into 1" strips
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional Toppings
  • scallions
  • radishes
  • diced tomatoes
  • diced avocados
  • cilantro
  • sour cream
  • pico or salsa

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Then add the onions and sautee for about 5 minutes.
  2. Next, add in the chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and oregano and cook for about 4 minutes.
  3. Add in the black beans, diced green chilies, sliced black olives, and enchilada sauce and cook until the mixture comes to simmer.
  4. Add in the strips of tortillas and stir gently until coated in the suce.
  5. Top with shredded cheese and cover the skillet. Cook for about 3 minutes.
  6. Remove the lid and add the sour cream, scallions, radishes, cilantro, salsa or pico, avocados, tomatoes, and enjoy.