Description
This Chicken Black Bean Enchilada Skillet is a delicious one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, black beans, enchilada sauce, and cheese for a flavorful and satisfying dish. It’s topped with optional toppings like sour cream, diced green onions, avocado, and tomatoes for added freshness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 15 oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 6 small white corn tortillas, cut into 1” strips
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded
Optional Toppings:
- Sour Cream
- Diced Green Onions
- Diced Avocado
- Diced Tomatoes
Instructions
- Season the chicken: In a skillet, season the chicken with garlic powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Cook the seasoned chicken in the skillet until browned.
- Add beans and sauce: Stir in black beans, enchilada sauce, and salsa. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Add tortillas and cheese: Add tortilla strips and sprinkle cheese on top. Cover and cook until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Top with optional toppings and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding other veggies like bell peppers or corn.
- For a spicier kick, use hot salsa or add some diced jalapenos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg