Here’s a hearty, one-pan comfort meal you’ll love 🌶🧀
Skillet Green Chili Enchilada Bake — easy, cheesy, and packed with flavor!
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🌶 Skillet Green Chili Enchilada Bake
⏱ Time
35 minutes
🍽 Serves
4–6
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🧾 Ingredients
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 500 g cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
• 1 cup green enchilada sauce
• 1 cup roasted green chiles (Hatch or canned)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 4–5 small corn tortillas, torn into pieces
• 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella
• ½ cup shredded cheddar
• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
🌿 Optional Toppings
• Fresh cilantro
• Sliced jalapeños
• Avocado slices
• Lime wedges
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👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Sauté the Base
• Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion and cook until soft (3–4 min).
• Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
2️⃣ Build the Filling
• Add chicken, green enchilada sauce, green chiles, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
• Stir to combine and simmer 5 minutes.
3️⃣ Add Tortillas & Creaminess
• Gently fold in tortilla pieces and sour cream.
• Mix until everything is coated.
4️⃣ Cheese & Bake
• Sprinkle Monterey Jack and cheddar on top.
• Transfer skillet to oven and bake at 190°C / 375°F for 15–20 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
5️⃣ Serve
• Let rest 5 minutes.
• Top with cilantro, jalapeños, avocado, and a squeeze of lime.
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🔥 Tips & Variations
• Swap chicken for ground beef or turkey.
• Make it vegetarian with black beans and corn.
• Add heat with chipotle or extra jalapeños.
