Name: Skillet Green Chile-Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 cup chopped onion (1 large); 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup chopped fresh tomatillos; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, undrained; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 0.75 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 3 (6 inch) corn tortillas; 0.25 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (1 ounce); 1/2 to 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons plain fat-free Greek yogurt; 1 thin slice Fresh jalapeño chile pepper slices (see Tip); 1 bunch Sliced scallion; 1 thick slice Chopped fresh tomato

Skillet Green Chile-Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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This 45-minute enchilada recipe is bursting with chicken, tomatoes, tomatillos, chile peppers, and cheese, and because it's a one-skillet casserole, cleanup is a breeze.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on April 20, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Prep Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

3 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Protein Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup chopped fresh tomatillos
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, undrained
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
⅛ teaspoon salt
3 (6 inch) corn tortillas
¼ cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (1 ounce)
1/2 to 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons plain fat-free Greek yogurt
1 thin slice Fresh jalapeño chile pepper slices (see Tip)
1 bunch Sliced scallion
1 thick slice Chopped fresh tomato

Directions

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink. Remove from the skillet; cover and keep warm.
Cook onion in the same skillet about 5 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes, tomatillos, green chile peppers, garlic, cumin, oregano, and salt. Simmer, uncovered, 10 to 12 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated and the tomatillos are tender; stir occasionally. Stir in the cooked chicken; heat through.
Cut tortillas into quarters; layer over top of the chicken mixture. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Cover and let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until the cheese melts.
To serve, top with shredded lettuce, cilantro, and Greek yogurt. If desired, garnish with jalapeño pepper slices, sliced scallion, and/or chopped fresh tomato.

Tips

Tip: Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

371	Calories
11g	Fat
35g	Carbs
35g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 371
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 35g	13%
Dietary Fiber 7g	25%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 35g	69%
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 85mg	28%
Vitamin A 2144IU	43%
Vitamin C 31mg	35%
Folate 45mcg	11%
Sodium 607mg	26%
Calcium 214mg	16%
Iron 3mg	16%
Magnesium 61mg	15%
Potassium 791mg	17%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.