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Chicken Enchilada Skillet

This Chicken Enchilada Skillet makes cooking a breeze with its savory blend of chicken, black beans, colorful veggies, and cheesy goodness. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 8 ounces cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sauté diced onion and bell pepper until translucent.
  • Add black beans, frozen corn, brown rice, and chicken; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Pour in enchilada sauce and heat through.
  • Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, cover, and melt.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Notes

Use leftover chicken for quicker prep.
Adjust spice level with jalapeños if desired.
For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with extra beans or veggies.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 950
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 56
  • Fiber: 10
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 70