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Creamy Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Skillet in 30 Minutes

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A quick and satisfying one-skillet dish featuring tender chicken, creamy sour cream sauce, and bold enchilada flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced finely
  • 1/2 cup diced green chilies
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 flour tortillas, cut into strips
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ground cumin. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink.
  2. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add the diced green chilies to the skillet and stir. Cook for another minute to combine the flavors.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the sour cream and chicken broth. Whisk gently to create a smooth, creamy sauce. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
  6. Add the tortilla strips to the skillet and gently fold them into the mixture. Let them soak up the sauce for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet and allow the cheese to melt, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

[‘Don’t overcook the chicken to keep it tender.’, ‘Use low heat for the sauce to prevent sour cream from curdling.’, ‘Cut tortillas evenly for consistent texture.’, ‘Add spice to taste with jalapeños or cayenne.’, ‘Cover the skillet to melt cheese evenly.’]

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Keywords: Chicken Enchilada Skillet, Creamy Chicken Enchiladas, Quick Dinner Recipe, One-Skillet Meal, Mexican Comfort Food

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