Description
Chicken Enchilada Skillet is a delightful one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and gooey cheese in a rich, spicy sauce. This quick and easy recipe transforms a busy weeknight into a festive occasion with its explosion of flavors and colorful presentation. Perfect for families or gatherings, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Chop chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Dice onion and bell peppers.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell peppers until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken and minced garlic; cook until chicken is no longer pink (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes and taco seasoning; heat through for another 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, cover the skillet until melted (about 3 minutes). Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg