Creamy Chicken Enchilada Skillet
Feb 28, 2026 03:13 AM
Some nights just call for a big pan of something comforting and this easy chicken enchilada skillet delivers. It’s inspired by the flavors of enchiladas suizas, but made easy with chicken in a rich, lightly spicy sauce, finished with a swirl of sour cream and melted cheese.
If you love enchiladas but don’t love all the work, this skillet enchilada recipe is about to become a weeknight favorite. Think of it as all the flavors of enchiladas made easy – no tortillas to fill, no rolling, no baking. Just a single skillet, simple ingredients, and a quick simmer that delivers big, cozy comfort.
Serve it over warm rice, add some crunchy tortilla strips on top, and dinner is done!
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced jalapenos
- 1 (1.5-ounce) packet enchilada sauce seasoning
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup light sour cream
- 16 ounces cooked chicken chopped or shredded
- 1 cup shredded quesadilla cheese or Monterey jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- For serving: cooked rice, chopped cilantro and tortilla strips
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
35 minutes
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