Description
This hearty Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada Skillet delivers Mexican-inspired comfort with layers of rich flavor and easy preparation. Cheese melts perfectly over tender chicken, creating a satisfying meal that quickly becomes a family favorite for home cooks seeking delicious weeknight dinner solutions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chicken, cooked and sliced or shredded
- 6 oz (170 g) tortillas, sliced (choose gluten-free tortillas for a gluten-free option)
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 cups (480 mL) salsa verde
- ½ cup (120 mL) sour cream
- 1 cup (100 g) Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, adding diced onions and zucchini. Cook until vegetables soften and become translucent, then incorporate ground cumin and minced garlic to release their intense fragrance.
- Create Sauce: Whisk salsa verde and sour cream into the skillet, forming a smooth, tangy base that will coat the remaining ingredients with rich, creamy flavor.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in cooked chicken, corn kernels, and tortilla pieces, ensuring even distribution throughout the sauce. Reduce heat and allow the mixture to simmer gently, melding flavors and creating a cohesive texture.
- Cheese Topping: Sprinkle shredded Monterey jack cheese across the skillet surface, then transfer to the oven’s broiler. Monitor closely as the cheese transforms into a bubbly, golden-brown landscape.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves to add a bright, herbaceous note that cuts through the rich base. Immediately present the skillet, showcasing a zesty, cheesy enchilada-inspired dish.
Notes
- Prepare Ahead: Dice chicken and chop vegetables in advance to streamline cooking process and reduce kitchen stress.
- Heat Control: Maintain medium-high heat to achieve perfect sautéing without burning ingredients, creating optimal flavor development.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Use freshly shredded Monterey jack for superior melting and more even coverage compared to pre-packaged options.
- Broiler Watch: Monitor cheese closely during final 2-3 minutes to prevent burning, ensuring a golden-brown, perfectly melted topping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg