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.
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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.
Notes
I used green enchilada sauce and salsa verde, and it was great. Butn6 servings would be tiny. I would say it made 4 at the most.
Thanks for the feedback!
Absolutely delicious and sooooo easy!!!
want to try but does the tortilas get soggy? I have texture issues.
they get soft. You should only cook them for a minute or two
This recipe is so easy yet so delicious! I have made it three times in the last month!
So glad you liked it!
Saved my life! I just moved and was sick for three days. Empty fridge, mostly, and no time to go grocery shopping. Hadn’t eaten for three days and was starving. Just moved, so kitchen was a disaster. Dumb luck that I had two cups of shredded chicken in the freezer (thank you crock pot), enchilada sauce, and chunky salsa. I also had shredded cheese, sour cream and some sad looking green onions. No guac, but I did have a perfectly ripe avocado.
So happy it worked out
This recipe came out better than I expected. I used corn tortillas and added 2 cans of red enchilada sauce as well as black beans, corn, and bell peppers. I sprinkled a good layer of cheese on top and popped the whole pan under the broiler for about 3 minutes on low. The cheese was nice and bubbly with just the right amount of browning. Even my picky eaters loved it!
Amazing!
This was so tasty. I was afraid my daughter wouldn’t eat it bc my enchilada sauce was a bit spicy, but she ate it all up and wants it at school tomorrow. I did add frozen mixed veggies to it, but would’ve loved it without, too. Thank you.
Thank you!
I used green sauce bc we prefer that with chicken and broiled in my cast iron skillet to brown the cheese at the end. I also threw in some pinto beans. The whole family devoured it and I was thankful to have “enchiladas”without getting my hands dirty! Seriously the most simple prep ever. Thank you!!
You’re welcome!
Could I substitute a can of petite diced tomatoes with chilis for the salsa?
Sure!
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!
For the rating. Comment below.
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!
This dish is soooo good!! Instead of using a Rotisserie chicken I cooked chicken tenders then shedded it and a large can of breast meat chicken and added sliced avocado as part of the topping.I will definitely will be making it again!
Yum!
Totally skimped on this recipe, with canned chicken breast meat and scooping it over corn chips instead of simmering with tortilla strips, and it’s still amazing! Thank you for sharing; you have a new fan!
Thank you!
Just a heads up that thedirtygyro .com stole your whole recipe and put it on their site. Words, pictures, the whole thing. Same recipe name and everything. I only found out it was yours because they didn’t have a printer friendly version and I saw they had a small disclaimer (but no hyperlink) saying that it was yours originally so I googled you.
They steal all my stuff. I can’t stop them!
Had to use frozen chicken breast on hand so I threw them into the pressure cooker and cooked for 15 minutes and let drop on it’s own. Then shredded and the rest is yummy history. It was good and I’d like Mexican rice next time to go along but quick and easy.
This is the best new recipe that my family keeps asking for-I just made it again tonight. I have to double it as I have a hungry husband and four teenage boys! Everyone I have shared this recipe with also loves it and it is so quick & easy to prepare. Thanks for this great recipe, I am finding lots of other great sounding recipes on your site which I will be trying real soon!!
So happy to hear that.
Can I use corn tortillas with the one pan enchilada skillet?
I found the comment on corn tortillas, going to try it tonight, can’t wait. I’m new to your site and love it!
Thank you! Welcome!
Yes, you absolutely can.
This was awesome! I used green enchilada sauce and shredded turkey breast because I had it on hand. My family loved it 😊
Green sauce would be great!
How much is 1 serving? Outstanding it’s 290 per serving but is that a cup or a bucket?
Sorry it’s hard to know total amount per serving. I just divide it by 6 with my spatula and go from there.
I am an AZ girl too, and I always trust your recipes bc you know what things are supposed to taste like. This is so delicious, and SO MUCH faster than the enchiladas I usually make… but just as good! My old recipe will stay in my notebook for nostalgic reasons, but this recipe will be in our regular rotation.
Awww thanks!!
I added a can of black beans and a can of corn drained, plus some chopped cilantro at the end. It was delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
You’re welcome!
I made with ground turkey, because its what I had on hand. I liked it, but didn’t love it. It was super quick – came together in about 20 minutes, just before my family got home so we could eat together before I left for work. That was the main thing I was looking for, and for that reason, I will probably make it again (maybe with chicken!). As always, love your writing!
Thanks Mia. Sorry you didn’t like it but the recipe was made for chicken so that might have something to do with it.
One pan chicken enchilada was so simple and delicious I couldn’t believe it. Was looking for soy different and I definitely found it
It’s so good right?!
What brand of salsa do you recommend for this recipe? I usually make home made salsa.
Ooh homemade would be great. I just use Pace.
We had a potluck luncheon at work and this was a huge hit. Lucky I tripled the recipe cause people went back for more. Everyone loved it so much people were emailing me later for the recipe after we went back to work. Will definitely save this one. Super quick and easy
Oh my gosh! What a compliment!!
What a compliment!
I realize the whole point of this recipe is to make it easy, but what if you didn’t have cooked chicken on hand? Could you cook the chicken in the skillet first and then add the other stuff? Or would that change the dish too much?
Oh no, you could absolutely do that.
This was delicious! My oven is out of commission so I had to find good stovetop recipes for leftover chicken. So glad I found this! I added black beans and grilled zucchini. Yum!
Ooh those are great additions!
How many does this recipe and Burrito Skillet feed…servings?
It serves about 6!
This was AMAZING! Made this for a Sunday night dinner with friends – seriously so easy and also delicious. Definitely a keeper. Thanks christy!
You’re welcome!
Made this for supper tonight and oh, was it yummy! Served it with cheesy mexican rice and black beans. Definitely a keeper recipe especially for those nights when I don’t feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen after school (teacher). Thanks for a great recipe!
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you liked it!
This was a winner at our house! Served it with chips/guacamole and frijoles a la mexicana (Bush’s Latina). Big hit with no leftovers!
Ooh I love hearing that.
what drinks are suitable to be served with this dish?
I don’t drink so for me a good soda is all I need.
I can not stop wiping it, this photo hangs me hungry and imagine a nice thing that makes a full stomach…
Oh YUM!! This looks so good! My boys would love this dinner and I love that it is only one pan!!
Thank you! We loved it!
Looks delish
Thank you!
oh this sounds delicious. Perfect for a Friday night meal. I made tacos last night, so I will probably do this next week…but if I hadn’t I would do it tonight! Looks great. Thanks for the commentary on the cruise, I had never thought of that. Kinda interesting that everybody wears a few hats. 🙂
Haha. Yes. Definitely. A cruise is still fun! Hope you make it!
I eat gluten free, how would corn tortillas be in this recipe? Perhaps wouldn’t be the right consistency.
I actually have seen others use corn tortillas so I think it would work!
There is gluten free tortillas available (Mission)
hey girl- this makes my mouth water! yummy!
Thank you!
I’d use La Victoria Mild Red Enchilada Sauce because it’s made without tomatoes, making it more like my Mexican buddies do.
Thank you! I’ll check it out! : – )
Are you concerned these days about using Old El Paso products? Right on the can/or their seasoning packets, it says “Partially Produced with Genetic Engineering”. I MISS Old El Paso products, however we are trying to avoid GMO at our house. Do you, by chance, have a healthier recommendation for creating similar flavor without using a product that may be unhealthy?
Sorry, I don’t have a great answer for this. Thanks Marcia for helping out.
I never buy enchilada sauce anymore as it’s so easy to make on your own. That would be your best option. Pinterest has many recipes. You are welcome to find my Pinterest page and you will find the recipe that I love under my sides and sauces board.
How does the green enchilada sauce taste with this?
I haven’t tried it but I think it would taste great!