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Close-up of a skillet of cheesy chicken enchiladas topped with cilantro.

Healthy Enchilada Skillet

A quick and flavorful dinner idea packed with vegetables, beans, and cheese, all cooked in one skillet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 any color Bell peppers diced
Aromatics
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
Beans and Corn
  • 1 can (15 oz) Black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn fresh, frozen, or canned
Sauces and Tomatoes
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 cup Enchilada sauce
Tortillas and Cheese
  • 4 pieces Tortillas cut into strips
  • 1 cup Cheese shredded (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Garnish
  • Cilantro chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion and peppers until soft.
  2. Add garlic, beans, and corn; cook briefly.
  3. Stir in tomatoes and enchilada sauce; simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Layer tortilla strips and cheese; cover and cook until cheese melts.
  5. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings or add extra spice!