One-Pan Chicken Enchilada Skillet
This easy One-Pan Chicken Enchilada Skillet can be ready in 10 minutes! Seriously such a tasty Mexican dinner recipe with chicken! Rotisserie chicken is simmered in enchilada sauce and salsa, then sliced tortillas are stirred in cooked until they become nice and soft. Top this one pot meal with cheese and all your favorite toppings like guacamole, sour cream, and green onions.
ONE-PAN CHICKEN ENCHILADA SKILLET
(originally posted 2018)
We recently got back from a cruise on the Caribbean and while I could really write five separate posts on the pros and cons of cruises, I will spare you.
I will say however, that one of the unique things about a cruise is that even though there were 8,000 people on our boat, you tend to see the same people over and over again.
The actors in the Mammia Mia play we saw on the boat were also directing a volleyball competition at the pool. The skaters in the ice skating show who were all dolled up the night before were in sweats renting out skates to kids the next day. The gymnasts in the aqua show were lifting weights next to me at the gym and some were running next to me on the track surrounding the boat. The ladies at the Kids Club magically appeared running the carousel at the other end of the boat.
By the end of the week long cruise, it was apparent that everyone working there wore several hats, with skills in all kinds of job fields from server to magician!
What’s my point? If this One Pan Chicken Enchilada Skillet looks familiar it’s because it is. Sort of. I mean it’s kind of the cousin of this One-Pan Mexican Chicken and Rice or maybe the sister of the Easy Beef Burrito Skillet. Similar but oh so different.
Growing up eating beef was kind of considered naughty in my house. My mom was all chicken, chicken, chicken recipes for every meal. Beef was only to be eaten rarely. We probably eat beef once a week but in my experience you all want chicken! I guess it’s just an overall pleaser.
Start with shredded chicken. I love the texture of rotisserie chicken but if you have leftover chicken, by all means use it. I added just a few spices (cumin and oregano) to the chicken. 
Then I simmered it with salsa and Old El Paso Enchilada sauce.
Next, add some flour tortillas that have been cut into strips.
When you stir them in they get nice and soft almost like a Mexican dumpling. Top it with cheese and your favorite toppings.
I included sour cream and green onions in the directions not as optional because in my opinion they aren’t.
My family loves this One Pan Chicken Enchilada Skillet! And no joke, it’s ready in under 10 minutes. If you love enchiladas and you love easy meals, this recipe is for you!
OTHER MEXICAN RECIPES:
- One-Pan Mexican Chicken and Rice
- Pico De Gallo
- One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta
- One-Pan Chicken Tortilla Bake
- Mini Chicken Chimichangas
- One-Pan Beef Burrito Skillet
- Baked Chicken Chimichangas
- Mini Burritos
- Cheesy Bean Salsa Chicken
One Pan Chicken Enchilada Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (10 ounce) can Old El Paso red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup chunky salsa
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 (6-inch) Old El Paso soft tortillas cut into 1-inch strips, (pizza cutter works great for this)
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- optional guacamole
Instructions
- In a large skillet (12-inch), add the rotisserie chicken. Sprinkle with the cumin and oregano. Ad the enchilada sauce, salsa, and water. Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat for a couple of minutes to let the sauce thicken and the chicken to heat through.
- Stir in the tortilla strips and sprinkle with the cheese. Remove from heat and let the cheese melt from the heat.
- Top with sour cream (and guacamole if desired) in the center and sprinkle with green onions. Serve immediately.
Could I substitute a can of petite diced tomatoes with chilis for the salsa?
I have made this several times, it was a hit the first night I made it. Very easy, very simple recipe. You can tweak to you liking. I like to add corn, black bens and cilantro.
Thank yoU!
I combined this recipe with the one pan chicken and rice (made the rice in a rice cooker with enchilada sauce and chicken granules ahead of time), shredded rotisserie chicken, no tortillas but everything else the same as this recipe. so easy and delicious!
Glad you liked it!
This was excellent. I added sliced olives and corn. I might add black beans next time. I served the sour cream and smashed avocado on the side. I will definitely make this again.
Glad you hear that!
Love this recipe and you’re right; it takes only minutes to prepare. This is definitely a do-over for my family!
Awesome Marvin
Love this! I added corn, black beans and diced chilis. I also finished in the oven.
Perfect! Sounds delicious!
Soo good and soo fast! My favorite type of recipe.
I used ground turkey and browned it(I wanted to use ground beef, but decided to save on calories), I also tossed in some black beans and corn that I had left from another meal. Then, followed the rest of recipe exactly. It was delish!
I would say it’s 4 servings. Nobody can eat that little of something soo good!
Christy, I’ve made this recipe several times and decided it was past time to thank you and tell you how delicious, simple, and fast it is. So yummy! Sometimes I use green enchilada sauce instead of red, and I’ve used rotisserie chicken, leftover turkey, or uncooked chicken that I season with cumin and oregano and brown, then add the sauce ingredients and simmer until done. No matter how I switch it up or follow the recipe exactly, it’s always a big hit with the family. Thanks!
I bet green is delicious! Thank you!
The flavor of this dish was so delicious!!! And it is so fast, easy, and no oven on in the summer heat! Our only issue was the flour tortillas. The consistency was like raw dough, we didn’t like that part. I’m going to make it again with corn tortillas, I think that will be perfect. Thank you!
You should just stir the tortillas in the end just long enough to soften but not get mushy.
Your recipes sound delicious! I am anxious to try you chicken enchilada skillet recipe. Keep up the great work!
Hope you love it!
This is fantastic, quick and easy ! I made two different skillets, a spicy one with dark meat for my husband and a white meat, low carb tortilla skillet for me. So easy to customize this recipe.
So glad you liked it!
Excellent made this tonite & will definitely make it again. Even Mom liked it (very picky) Didn’t change a thing….YUMMY
Thank you!
I can’t find the nutrition information (kcals, carbs, etc). I looked on the recipe card. How am I missing it?
It’s at the very bottom of the recipe card.
Can I use hamburger meat instead?
Of course!
Delicious!!!!!!
Thank you!
I can’t find rottisere chicken anywhere
It’s at Costco or most grocery stores. You can definitely use any type of cooked chicken.
How many calories serving?
It’s at the bottom of the recipe card.
Oh my gosh this was amazing!! I can’t say enough! It truly only took 10 minutes!!!! I’m always so much slower than the time listed for a recipe so this is awesome to have a super fast dinner up my sleeve.
Not to mention 1 skillet! And no chopping! And only a few ingredients! I love to cook but with a newborn I often just run out of time. To have a really delicious fast recipe with no cleanup – I’m so grateful for this!
Plus it’s delicious!!!!!!! My daughter who “hates enchiladas” couldn’t stop eating it :). The boyfriend loved it too. Really a HG recipe. It has everything going for it!
Yay!!! Thank you!
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So easy, fast, and delicious! Will be making again!
So happy you liked them!
Hi there . I rarely leave reviews but this dish was amazing and super quick. I will definitely make it again and again. Absolutely loved it ❤
Oh thank you for leaving a review!!
Easy and everyone enjoyed it!
Thank yoU!
Sorry I forgot the rating. Comment below
Thank you!
I loved this recipe. It was done in 10 minutes like you said. It is so much easier than doing traditional enchiladas and easy cleanup.
Live this recipe! Excellent flavor! I substituted green enchilada sauce and ground chicken. Keep up the great work! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Ooh I bet green sauce would be great.
My family and I love this recipe. I have made it several times when we in a time crunch or too tired to go to all the trouble to make traditional enchiladas
Thank you! We love these!
I made this tonight, I had 3 large chicken breasts so I decided to use instead so I cooked those in my instapot for 20 minutes( wanted to make sure they were tender) with 2 cups of water, a tbsp of tomato flavored chicken bullion, some of the enchilada sauce and some granulated onion and granulated garlic. Then took out and shredded. Put chicken and enchilada sauce in skillet and simmered for a lil while then added tortillas. And all toppings we added what we wanted to our plates. And it was very nummy and still quicker than making enchiladas 😁 thanks for the recipe 💜💚🥰
O I used La Victoria enchilada sauce
You’re welcome!