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Green Sauce Chicken Enchilada Skillet

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A flavorful and comforting skillet dish combining tender chicken, zesty salsa verde, and melted cheese, perfect for any weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 cups salsa verde
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups chicken, cooked and sliced or shredded
  • 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 6 ounces tortillas, sliced (gluten-free for gluten-free options)
  • 1 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped (optional)


Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and zucchini. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the ground cumin and chopped garlic, cooking until fragrant, about one minute.
  4. Mix in the salsa verde and sour cream until combined.
  5. Add the chicken and corn, followed by the sliced tortillas.
  6. Bring to a simmer, then turn off the heat.
  7. Sprinkle the Monterey jack cheese generously over the top.
  8. Transfer to the oven to broil until the cheese melts, about a minute.
  9. Garnish with cilantro, and enjoy your scrumptious Green Sauce Chicken Enchilada Skillet!

Notes

For added flavor, consider sautéing spices like chili powder alongside the onion and zucchini.