Description
Chipotle Chicken Enchilada Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan meal that brings bold flavors and comforting textures to your table. Packed with tender chicken, smoky chipotle peppers, and gooey cheese, this dish is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or entertaining friends. With minimal prep and maximum taste, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup tortilla chips for serving
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes (with juice), black beans, chipotle peppers, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top during the last few minutes of cooking until melted. Serve hot with tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg