Description
One Pan Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Skillet is a delightful twist on traditional enchiladas, combining the comfort of Tex-Mex flavors with the simplicity of a one-pot meal. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a creamy, cheesy dish that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds. This recipe features tender chicken, zesty green chiles, and gooey colby-jack cheese, all enveloped in a luscious sour cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, this skillet meal is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re looking to impress guests or feed a hungry family, this flavorful dish is sure to become a new favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 ounces chopped green chiles
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sour cream
- 12 corn tortillas (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 cups grated colby-jack cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for one minute before whisking in chicken broth until smooth.
- Add salt, green chiles, and chicken breasts to the sauce. Simmer on low for about 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, then return it to the skillet with sour cream and tortilla pieces. Mix well and top with cheese.
- Cover and cook for another 5-8 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the skillet (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 825mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg