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Skillet Green Chili Enchilada Bake

30-Minute Skillet Green Chili Enchilada Bake Will Wow You

  • Author: Judy Wilson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A quick and easy one-pan dish with layers of tortillas, green chili sauce, cheese, and protein.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef or chicken
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 can (10 oz) green enchilada sauce
  • 68 corn tortillas, cut into quarters
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion until soft, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add ground meat and cook until browned. Season with cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour half the enchilada sauce into the skillet, spreading evenly.
  5. Layer half the tortilla pieces over the sauce, followed by half the cheese and half the green chilies.
  6. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • Substitute tortillas with gluten-free if needed.
  • Use leftover rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
  • Add black beans or corn for extra texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of dish
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: skillet enchiladas, green chili bake, easy Mexican dinner