Description
Sour cream chicken enchilada skillet delivers Mexican comfort straight to dinner tables with minimal cleanup. Creamy, cheesy goodness combines tender chicken and zesty spices for a quick meal that satisfies hunger and delights senses.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 3 whole boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 4 ounces (113 grams) chopped green chiles
- 12 corn tortillas, cut into bite-sized pieces
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups (226 grams) colby-jack cheese, grated
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) butter
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (24 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon chipotle chili powder (optional)
- 4 ounces (113 grams) chopped black olives
Instructions
- Melt butter in a spacious skillet over medium heat, creating a golden, fragrant base for the enchilada preparation.
- Incorporate flour into the melted butter, whisking continuously to create a smooth, light roux that will thicken the sauce.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth, stirring consistently until the mixture transforms into a velvety, uniform sauce with a rich consistency.
- Enliven the sauce with chipotle chili powder, aromatic oregano, zesty green chiles, briny black olives, and a touch of salt to build complex flavor layers.
- Gently nestle chicken breasts into the simmering sauce, reducing heat to low and covering the skillet to ensure tender, perfectly cooked meat.
- After approximately 15 minutes, verify chicken is thoroughly cooked, then carefully extract from the sauce and shred into delectable bite-sized pieces.
- Swirl sour cream into the warm sauce, creating a luxurious, creamy texture that will bind the dish together.
- Return shredded chicken to the skillet, folding in torn corn tortillas to absorb the luscious sauce and add rustic texture.
- Generously sprinkle grated cheese across the surface, covering the skillet to allow the cheese to melt and create a golden, bubbling top.
- Cook for an additional 5-8 minutes until the cheese transforms into a molten, irresistible blanket and the entire dish is heated through.
Notes
- Quick and easy one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup required.
- Creamy, spicy sauce infused with chipotle chili powder and green chiles creates bold, authentic Mexican-inspired flavors.
- Shredded chicken absorbs the rich, tangy sauce, making each bite exceptionally tender and delicious.
- Corn tortillas add traditional texture and help thicken the skillet’s sauce while providing a classic enchilada experience.
- Melted cheese creates a luxurious topping that binds all ingredients together, adding extra comfort and richness.
- Low-heat cooking method ensures chicken remains juicy and sauce develops deep, complex flavors without burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 885 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 107 mg