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Enchilada Skillet

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 181
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 bell peppers diced
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 15oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 15oz can corn drained
  • 1 10oz can tomatoes with chilis or fire-roasted
  • 1 10oz can enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tso chili powder
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 6 small corn tortillas cut into strips
  • 1 cup 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese plus 2 tbsp per serving for topping
  • green onion, cilantro, sour cream, guacamole for topping

Method
 

  1. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  2. Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the diced onion and bell peppers. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, enchilada sauce, chicken broth, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
  4. Simmer: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to come together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
  5. Add Tortilla Strips: Stir in the corn tortilla strips, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the skillet. Let them cook for about 5 minutes until they soften.
  6. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the skillet. Cover and let it cook for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions. We also like adding sour cream, guacamole, and chips for scooping.

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 17gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 298mgPotassium: 364mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1178IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 191mgIron: 1mg
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