Description
Mexican-inspired salsa verde chicken enchilada skillet delivers a zesty one-pan meal packed with bold flavors and melted cheese. Dinner comes together quickly, inviting home cooks to savor a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, tangy salsa verde, and hearty tortillas in one delicious pan.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups chicken, cooked and sliced or shredded
- 6 ounces (170 grams) tortillas, sliced (choose gluten-free tortillas for a gluten-free option)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
Seasonings, Liquids, and Cheese:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) salsa verde
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat a large oven-safe skillet with oil over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling cooking surface for transforming ingredients into a vibrant meal.
- Introduce diced onions and optional zucchini into the hot skillet, sautéing until vegetables soften and develop a translucent, tender quality, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle ground cumin and minced garlic into the skillet, allowing aromatics to release their intense fragrance and infuse the base with deep, complex flavors.
- Pour salsa verde and sour cream into the skillet, whisking to create a smooth, creamy sauce that will envelop the remaining ingredients with tangy richness.
- Fold cooked chicken, corn kernels, and sliced tortilla pieces into the sauce, ensuring each component is evenly distributed and coated with the vibrant verde mixture.
- Reduce heat and allow the skillet contents to gently simmer, melding flavors and creating a cohesive, comforting texture.
- Remove skillet from heat and generously scatter shredded Monterey jack cheese across the surface, preparing for a golden, melted topping.
- Transfer skillet to oven’s broiler, monitoring closely as cheese transforms into a bubbly, golden-brown landscape of deliciousness.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, adding a bright, herbaceous finish that cuts through the rich, creamy base.
- Serve immediately, presenting a skillet brimming with zesty, cheesy enchilada-inspired goodness.
Notes
- Transform leftover chicken into a zesty, one-pan Mexican-inspired feast that saves time and minimizes cleanup.
- Customize the heat level by selecting mild, medium, or spicy salsa verde to match your taste preferences.
- Maximize flavor by using freshly cooked or rotisserie chicken, ensuring tender and juicy meat throughout the skillet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg