Chicken Black Bean Enchilada Skillet Recipe
This Chicken Black Bean Enchilada Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with tender chicken, black beans, enchilada sauce, and gooey cheese, it’s a comforting dish the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté, Simmer, Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Enchilada Skillet:
- 15 oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 ½ cups red enchilada sauce
- ½ cup salsa
- 6 small white corn tortillas, cut into 1” strips
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded
Toppings:
- Sour Cream
- Diced Green Onions
- Diced Avocado
- Diced Tomatoes
Instructions
- Season and Cook Chicken: Season chicken thighs with garlic powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Sauté in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
- Prepare Enchilada Skillet: Add black beans, enchilada sauce, and salsa to the skillet. Simmer until beans are cooked through. Add corn tortilla strips and heat through. Top with cheese, cover, and melt.
- Serve: Garnish with sour cream, green onions, avocado, and tomatoes. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chicken Enchilada Skillet, One-Pan Meal, Mexican Dinner Recipe
