Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this One Pan Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Skillet, a creamy and cheesy dish that’s packed with flavor and convenience. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a delightful meal that brings all the classic tastes of traditional enchiladas without the fuss of rolling them. This one-pan wonder is perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings, making it a family favorite that even picky eaters will adore. With the flexibility to customize ingredients based on what you have on hand, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 ounces chopped green chiles
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sour cream
- 12 corn tortillas (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 cups colby-jack cheese (grated)
- Optional: chipotle chili powder, black olives, oregano
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add spices, green chiles, and black olives; place chicken breasts in the sauce.
- Simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken and stir in sour cream and tortilla pieces until well combined.
- Top with cheese, cover, and cook for an additional 5-8 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg