CHEESY ROTISSERIE CHICKEN ENCHILADA SKILLET

CHEESY ROTISSERIE CHICKEN ENCHILADA SKILLET

WHAT TO SERVE WITH ENCHILADA SKILLET:

This dish doesn’t need a side, but if you would like to serve a crowd here are some suggestions:

Try it with Yellow Rice or Cilantro Lime Rice
For a low-carb side, with veggie rice like Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower “Rice” or Mexican Cauliflower “Rice”
Instant Pot frijoles refritos also make an excellent entremots
Serve with a couple of avocado slices on the side.
CHEESY ROTISSERIE CHICKEN ENCHILADA SKILLET
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 16-ounce jar enchilada sauce (I used my very own , homemade)
  • 1/4 cup soured cream , plus more for serving
  • 4 corn tortillas, torn into quarters
  • 1 2½-pound rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed, meat shredded (about
  • 4 cups shredded chicken)
  • 1 15-ounce can low sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 ounces shredded cheese, like a Mexican cheese blend, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella (about 3/4 cup)
  • jalapeño peppers and chopped fresh cilantro, for serving (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Preheat the oven to 500°F.
  2. Heat the oil during a 10-inch oven-safe (preferably cast- iron) skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, and salt and cook, stirring, until the onion has softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Transfer the onion mixture to an outsized bowl; put aside the recent skillet.
  5. Add the enchilada sauce, soured cream , and 1/4 cup water to the onion mixture and stir to mix .
  6. Fold within the tortillas, chicken, and beans until thoroughly coated.
  7. Spoon the mixture into the reserved skillet and cook over medium heat until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle the cheese everywhere the highest and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 5 minutes.
  8. Let cool slightly, then top the enchiladas with soured cream , jalapeños, and cilantro (if desired) and serve directly from the skillet at the table.

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