Do you ever find yourself in a rush to make dinner but still craving something healthy and delicious? We can totally relate, which is why we love this healthy skillet recipe that goes from kitchen counter to table in just 20 minutes.
Packed with flavorful ingredients like shredded chicken, zucchini, and enchilada sauce, this dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds while keeping you on track with your health goals. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make — just chop up your veggies and tortillas, combine everything in a skillet, and cook for a few minutes. Top with some shredded cheddar cheese (or avocados for a dairy-free option) and pop it under the broiler for a few minutes, and you’ve got a delicious dinner on the table in no time.
This dish is perfect for those busy weeknights when you don’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. Plus, it’s packed with flavor and will satisfy even the pickiest eaters (while also sneaking in a serving of veggies).
Note: To make this dish, you will need either a cast-iron skillet or other oven-safe skillet such as one with an all-metal handle.
20-Minute Enchilada Skillet
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cooked chicken breast, shredded (or swap for 1 can of chunk chicken breast)
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 2 large zucchinis (or 4 small)
- 4 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese*
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
*If you want to skip the dairy, we recommend skipping the cheese and topping with fresh avocado slices.
Directions
- Preheat the oven to the broiler setting.
- Cut zucchini into thin slices, about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut corn tortillas into slices, about ½ inch wide.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. Add zucchini to the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add chicken, enchilada sauce, tortilla strips and half the green onion slices to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook for another 5-6 minutes or until the zucchini is tender.
- Top with cheese, then place the skillet on the top rack of the oven (careful — skillet is hot!). Broil for 4-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with remaining green onion slices (or avocado slices if opting for dairy-free). Enjoy!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 265 |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 14.8g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 6.8g | 34% |
| Cholesterol 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium 286mg | 12% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18.4g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.6g | 13% |
| Total Sugars 3.7g | |
| Protein 17.4g | |
| Vitamin D 3mcg | 17% |
| Calcium 259mg | 20% |
| Iron 1mg | 8% |
| Potassium 571mg | 12% |
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