Description
Skillet creamy chipotle chicken enchiladas bring Mexican-inspired comfort straight to dinner tables with bold, smoky flavors. Spicy chipotle peppers and melted cheese combine effortlessly, creating a memorable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 corn or flour tortillas
- 1.5 cups shredded Mexican cheese
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2–3 tablespoons chopped chipotle in adobo
Vegetables and Sauces:
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 can (12 ounces) red enchilada sauce
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
- 1 cup cream
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- Limes (for serving)
- Avocado (for serving)
- Yogurt (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400F, preparing for a sizzling enchilada feast.
- Place chicken, onion, paprika, garlic powder, and salt into a large oven-safe skillet, creating a flavor foundation.
- Incorporate chipotle and green chilies, then drench with enchilada sauce and water, building a rich, spicy base.
- Bring mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Utilize two forks to shred chicken directly within the sauce, creating tender, succulent meat pieces.
- Stir in cream and yogurt, allowing the sauce to thicken and develop a luxurious consistency over 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle fresh cilantro into the skillet, infusing the mixture with bright, herbaceous notes.
- Carefully layer tortillas across the chicken mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously scatter cheese over the tortillas, creating a melty, golden topping.
- Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake 10-15 minutes until cheese transforms into a bubbly, golden crust.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh lime juice, creamy avocado, additional yogurt, and cilantro for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu or plant-based protein to create a vegetarian version that maintains the rich, smoky flavor profile.
- Reduce spiciness by using mild green chilies and less chipotle, perfect for sensitive palates or kids.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and minimize kitchen cleanup time.
- Customize toppings like adding pickled jalapeños or switching cheese types for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg