April 23, 2024
Chicken Enchilada Verde Skillet
Everyone will enjoy eating their greens in this quick and flavorful one skillet meal
Minutes Prep time: 30
Minutes Total time: 30
Servings: 6
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
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1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 cup thinly sliced white onion
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1 medium zucchini, sliced (about 1-1/2 cups)
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2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
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2 cups chopped fresh kale
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1 can (15 oz each) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
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2 pouches Frontera® Green Chile Enchilada Sauce
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1-1/2 cups shredded Chihuahua or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
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8 corn tortillas (6 inch), torn into large pieces
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Chicken Enchilada Verde Skillet
Nutrition information
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 315 mg | 31% |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% |
| Total Fat | 19 g | 28% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 15% |
| Calories | 404 kcal | 20% |
| Sodium | 895 mg | 37% |
| Protein | 31 g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g | 38% |
| Sugars | 5 g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 35% |
Directions
Directions
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Step one
Preheat broiler to high. Heat 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and chicken to pan. Season chicken with salt. Cook until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
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Step two
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onion to skillet. Cook until softened and lightly browned, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add zucchini and garlic to skillet and cook until zucchini is tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in kale, beans, 1 pouch enchilada sauce and cooked chicken; heat until simmering and kale has wilted slightly. Stir in 1 cup cheese.
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Step three
Arrange tortillas over chicken and vegetable mixture. Top with remaining pouch of enchilada sauce and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Place pan under broiler and cook until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
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Chicken Enchilada Verde Skillet
Nutrition information
