The second I tried this dinner, I knew it would become a staple in our rotation moving forward. It honestly brings me back to childhood when we’d hit a Mexican food spot at least a couple times a month; a family fav! You know those massively drenched enchiladas I’m talking about? I haven’t had one in YEARS and I’ve been dying for the same flavor without gluten/dairy. Well my friends, HERE IT IS.
This recipe is made all in one skillet and takes away the added time you’d be having to put into rolling the enchiladas and baking them. Instead, you basically throw all the ingredients into a big skillet and it’s ready in 20 minutes. Way less cleanup, too. I know you will love this one! Completely gluten-free if you use grain-free tortillas (I use Siete Cassava tortillas), and you can swap whatever cheese you like best. I used shredded goat cheese.
You know I love tossing or sneaking extra veggies into our meals and this one is no different. I added tons of bell peppers and zucchini. But the zucchini can easily be subbed for anything you have in the fridge, even 3-4 big handfuls of spinach or power greens, which is what I did this week. It turned out amazing and you can’t even taste the greens!
Gotta give it a go 🙂 Let me know if you try in the comments below.
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 used Siete Foods red enchilada sauce)
Instructions
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Heat oil and garlic in skillet with onions on medium for several minutes.
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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.
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Stir in tortilla strips immediately after and cover with lid to cook for 10 minutes on medium to low heat.
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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
Hi! What size can for the enchilada sauce? Can’t wait to make this tonight!
I looked online searching for the same answer and it looks like the Siete brand is sold as 15 oz. I’m making this tonight and can’t wait!
Thank you!!
I just updated the recipe, sorry about that! 🙂 15oz is correct!
What would you sub for goat cheese? My husband isn’t a fan 😂
Any cheese works! 🙂
This looks delish. Can’t wait to try it! Can you tell me what pans you are using? Are they ceramic?
They’re from Our Place– link here https://rachaelsgoodeats.com/the-pots-and-pans-i-cant-live-without/ 🙂 I love them!! Non-stick, non-toxic, they work great.
Is it spicy?! Thanks!
This was simply AMAZING!! So easy to make and so delicious! Thank you!
So so good! We don’t like bell peppers so I used 2 Anaheim peppers and 1 jalapeño from the garden. Added spinach and instead of adding the tortillas, served over chips (or in my case crumbed a couple on top…for low carb. Topped with sour cream and fresh tomato from garden and it was a huge hit! My family ate it all!
My husband made this tonight and it was delicious! The recipe calls for garlic, but the directions never say when to add it.
So sorry about this, Laurie! Just updated the recipe 🙂 xx
Just made this tonight for dinner and it turned out so good, absolutely LOVED it!! So quick, easy, & healthy! For sure will be making a lot more 🙂
Is this good with the green enchilada sauce as well?
I’m replying to myself here haha – I made this tonight with 2 packets of frontera green sauce and it was AMAZING. Making this again ASAP!
I made this recipe for dinner tonight and my husband and I loved it! We don’t usually eat ground turkey but really enjoyed it in this recipe. It was easy and quick to make. It was also filling and satisfying! Will definitely make again!
Made this tonight with ground beef and WOW this recipe is so good! Quick, tasty, and easy! Thanks so much Rachael!
Tried this recipe today with zucchini, red bell pepper, Siete red enchilada sauce, Applegate Well-Carved organic turkey burger patties, and chèvre cheese. Wasn’t sure about adding tortilla strips, but wanted to try, so I added thin strips of just one Siete cassava tortilla. Prep and cook time were quick. Easy clean up too. Paired it with Siete dip chips, and it was so good! So much flavor. I would definitely make this again!
I loved this recipe but I’m wondering when you say, 4 regular sized tortillas, cut into strips (I used Siete Foods tortillas) are you talking about their burrito sized tortilla’s or their smaller ones that are better used for tacos?
Samantha– I was referring to the smaller ones for tacos 🙂 xx
I’ve made this quite a few times now and it’s so so good! I’ve used Siete sauce and homemade sauce. You just can’t go wrong. Left overs turned into nachos. Mind blowing! Thank you for this delicious and easy recipe.
How many people does this feed?
Just updated the recipe 🙂 it feeds about 3-4! xx
I made this last night for dinner while visiting my parents. I subbed out turkey (I’m vegetarian) and added black beans!
It was so easy and delicious and we had to fight over who ate it for lunch today.
What pans are you using?? They look gorgeous!
She uses “Our Place” pans!
So Good! My husband is not a fan of ground turkey and is loving this!!
I’ve made this enchilada skillet now 5 times in the last 2 months – it is my absolute favorite meal to make right now currently because it’s health-conscious, easy, quick to make, and absolutely DELICIOUS!
I’ve used a different sauce each time I’ve made it, and I can conclude that my favorite 2 sauces to use in this recipe are Siete green enchilada sauce, and Frontera green enchilada sauce.
So delicious and I love having the leftovers 😋 Thank you Rachel for a phenomenal recipe!
This is wonderful. I used the Siete sauce and added an entire box of mushrooms, which disappeared right in. My picky husband and son both loved it.
I love this so much. I barely cook but I’ve made a few of Rachael’s dishes and they are all delicious. I was skeptical about the tortilla strips the first time I made it, but it fits so well so don’t skip it!! I now make this one weekly and rotate the red/green Siete enchilada sauce. I like the red sauce better and my husband likes the green sauce. It’s so easy to make and easy cleanup. Highly recommend!
This recipe was great!! Very quick and easy! My kids loved it too!!
Such an easy and tasty weeknight dinner! My husband loves it and even has it for leftovers the next day 🙂 takes no time at all to prep & cook and is so flavorful. Another winner from RGE – thank you!!
OMG this was so good! This recipe was so quick and easy to make and was super delicious. I served it over some rice and it was perfect for dinner, and even had plenty of leftovers for lunch! This is a must try recipe!
I’m so so happy you loved it! It’s one of our favorites, for sure 🙂 xx Rachael
Just make this!! Just do it! It is SOOOO good!!! It’s my fav. We literally make this dish all the time! 😉 It is so incredibly easy and so delicious.
Loved this! I’m sensitive to spicy foods and this was perfect – flavorful with a little heat, but definitely not too spicy!
Used Trader Joe’s Enchilada sauce (sooooo good) and turned the avocado into homemade guac to put on top 🙂 Awesome recipe, thank you!!
Amazing!!! Such an easy way to get delicious veggies in a meal!! Thanks Rach!
Omg this recipe is bursting with flavor and packed with veggies! Soooo good
Love this recipe! So easy and so delicious!! While family loves it!!
I love this recipe — do you happen to know the serving size/nutrition information?
We didn’t really know what to expect when we chose to make this recipe because the concept was new to us but holy shiz it is so freaking good! Love that it’s indulgent and so healthy and balanced at the same time. Highly recommend!!
Do you drain the ground turkey fat?
I love this recipe so much! Whenever I make it though, the tortilla clumps together. Does anyone have tips?
So easy to make and soooo delicious!
Made this for the first time tonight, and I will definitely make again! It was so simple and quick and delicious. Used TJ’s enchilada sauce and some TJ chili and lime seasoning in addition to what was in the recipe. Forgot the cheese but didn’t even miss it! Thanks for the great recipe!
I finally made this for the first time tonight and it did not disappoint!! So quick and so delicious! Will definitely be on rotation in my house from now on. Thank you Rachael!
How much seasoning do you use for the paprika, cumin, and chili powder?
Subbed black beans instead of meat, this was absolutely delicious! Will definitely be making again (and much easier than rolling up all those enchiladas)!
I craved finally making this recipe for dinner, and it still lived up to the high standards! I worked with what I had, left out the peppers, and subbed organic chicken for turkey — total 10/10!
Finally made this tonight with Frontera red enchilada sauce and it was AMAZING!! I am planning to try it next week with the Siete green sauce. Can hardly wait!!
So good! I was wondering about the types of tortillas. Do they have to be raw or frozen like the Siete ones? Or can you use regular tortillas? I am wondering how big of a difference it makes.
Is this recipe good to freeze as well?
Finally made this tonight and it was SO good!
New here.. how do I get the nutrition info? I subscribed. Thanks!
DON’T SLEEP ON THIS RECIPE! This is going to be part of our dinner rotation. So easy. So yum. And it’s like the best, yummy, gooey part of the enchilada without the hassle of making a pan of enchiladas. 10/10 recommend!!
My new go to recipe!! Love it so much!
I made this last night and it was sooo easy and so good! Do you think it would freeze well? Thanks!
So yummy!! My husband usually does not like ground turkey but he loved this! So flavorful and so easy to make 🙂 thanks for this awesome recipe!
Hello! Do you have the macros for this recipe?
So easy and delicious! 🙂
Absolutely amazing! Has become a weekly staple for my husband and me. We don’t add cheese and it is still amazing 😍