This one-pan enchilada skillet is hands down the most popular recipe on my site and I’ll tell you why. It’s basically a deconstructed version of my favorite food, enchiladas, the flavor is incredible every time, it’s made together in one skillet (!!), and I am 100% confident it will win over anyone. I always ordered enchiladas growing up, because obviously nothing beats a tightly wrapped chicken tortilla drenched in sauce. I hadn’t had enchiladas in years because of my gluten & dairy intolerances, so years ago, I threw this together and my life has never been the same!
As much as I like to hype up my own better-for-you recipes, the best part is that you all agree on this one. It’s safe to say this recipe has gone viral and is even featured as a menu item inside all of the Suites at Lumen Field this season (Go Hawks!), which I’m still dying over. It’s one of the staple recipes in my cookbook for good reason 😉 If you’re a first-timer, I honestly cannot wait for you to experience this dish!
ALL THE FLAVOR WITH NONE OF THE MESS
We love a one-pan meal because that usually means it’s a quick dinner and an even quicker clean up. Not only are we saving time with cleanup, but making this dish as a skillet saves you all the time you’d spend rolling the tortillas and baking them without compromising any of the flavor. this way, after 5 minutes of prep you can toss your ingredients into the skillet and then 20 minutes later, dinner is ready.
INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED:
- Red Onion
- Garlic
- Ground Turkey or Chicken
- 15-oz Jar Enchilada Sauce
- Zucchini
- Bell Pepper
- Tortillas
- Cilantro
- Goat Cheese (or preferred cheese)
- Green Onions
- Avocado
- Cumin
- Red Chili Flakes
- Sour Cream
- Jalapeño
This recipe is completely gluten-free if you use grain-free tortillas (I use Siete Cassava tortillas), and you can swap whatever cheese you like best, I use shredded goat cheese. I love sneaking extra veggies into our meals and this one is no different – the bell peppers and zucchini are my staple additions but you can add whatever you have on hand. The enchilada sauce that I prefer is the Red Enchilada Sauce by Siete.
HOW TO MAKE THIS ONE-PAN ENCHILADA SKILLET
Start by prepping your ingredients and toppings. Dice the red onion; chop the zucchini, bell pepper, green onion and cilantro; cut the tortillas into strips; and mince the garlic. Once everything is prepped and ready, heat a medium skillet over medium heat.
Once your skillet is hot, add your oil and let is heat through. Brown the meat and add the red onion, bell peppers, zucchini and seasonings. Mix well. Pour in 1/2 the enchilada sauce until heated through, 3-5 minutes. Add the remaining sauce, chopped cilantro, and shredded cheese. Mix well and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until hot.
Finally, add your tortilla strips and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook for 10 minutes on medium to low heat. The noodles will start to soften and absorb the sauce while it cooks, replicating that classic saucy enchilada experience we all know and love to a tee.
Remove the lid, give the skillet a good stir to ensure everything is evenly coated and well mixed.
Add remaining cheese, green onion, and cilantro and cook until the cheese is melted. Serve with sliced avocado, red chili flakes, sour cream, jalapeño and whatever sides you prefer! Adding a few pickled onions and serving it over a bed of fresh lettuce is the adult take on this childhood favorite. So delicious, saucy, and in this case, nutrient-dense.
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Click here for the Reel I made of this recipe 🙂
20-Minute One Pan Enchilada Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 lb organic ground turkey or chicken
- 2 cups chopped zucchini
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- few shakes cumin, chili powder, paprika
- sea salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 4 regular sized tortillas, cut into strips, (I used Siete Foods tortillas)
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup shredded goat cheese, (sub your favorite cheese)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 avocado
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 15-oz jar enchilada sauce, (I use Siete Foods red enchilada sauce)
Instructions
- Heat oil and garlic in skillet with onions on medium for several minutes.
- Add organic turkey to brown for 5 minutes. Next, add seasonings, zucchini, red bell pepper, ½ can enchilada sauce and let cook for several minutes. Then pour in remaining sauce, ¼ cup chopped cilantro, ¼ cup shredded cheese.
- Stir in tortilla strips immediately after and cover with lid to cook for 10 minutes on medium to low heat.
- Add rest of cheese, green onion, cilantro and cover for one more minute to melt. Serve with sliced avocado, red chili flakes and whatever side you like 🙂 We typically do a salad or steamed broccolini. Enjoy! xx
Love this easy recipe! I like to add a can of black beans and lots of cumin. I leave the tortillas out so I can eat it with extra tortilla chips 🙂
My husband and I make this all the time! Its easily adaptable to veggies on hand and ive even thrown in chips that are starting to go stale in lieu of tortillas. Rachael hit it out of the park with this one!
Rachael never misses. I make this at least once a week. It a household favorite!! Super easy and nutritious. Make this asap
This is one of my go to dinners! Thanks for creating such amazing recipes!
One of my favorite RGE recipes I make it alllll the time! So easy and so yummy-it’s my go to when anyone is visiting
Love love love this recipe! I have made it so many times I basically have it memorized. I have even made it for some of my picky-eater family members and they raved about it. Thanks you so much for making healthy eating/living approachable 🤍