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20-minute comforting enchilada skillet

Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4-5
Great for leftovers

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 cooked + shredded chicken breast -OR-can of cooked chunked chicken
  • 1C enchilada sauce
  • 4 small zucchini (or two large)
  • 4 small corn tortillas
  • 1C shredded cheddar cheese (or use chopped avocado for dairy free)
  • 3 green onions sliced

Preparations:

  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. Chop zucchini into thin disks and tortilla into ½ inch wide pieces.
  3. In your skillet combine chicken enchilada sauce, zucchini, tortilla strips, and green onion.
  4. Place skillet on the stove-top and cook under medium heat for 5-6 minutes.
  5. If using cheese, top the mixture with shredded cheese and place in the oven to broil for 4-5 minutes. If not using cheese, top with avocados and additional green onions to serve.

Equipment: a cast iron skillet or skillet with an all metal handle required!