One Pot Enchilada Skillet Kids Will Actually Eat (28 Minutes)

A closeup of an enchilada skillet made with ground turkey, veggies and cheese.

One Pot Enchilada Skillet Kids Will Actually Eat (28 Minutes)

Need an easy dinner picky eaters will actually eat? This one pot enchilada skillet comes together in 28 minutes and is simple to customize for the whole family.

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Americanized Mexican

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 20

Total Time 28

Servings

Calories 378.5kcal

Author Marcie & Julie

Equipment

1 large skillet

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 small white onion chopped
1 red bell pepper chopped
1 tsp garlic minced
1 lb ground turkey extra lean
1 Tbsp taco seasoning
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
1 15.25 oz can corn drained
1 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilis drained
1 15 oz enchilada sauce
5 small crunchy corn tortillas cut or broken into strips
1 cup Mexican cheese shredded
1 bunch cilantro chopped

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil. Add chopped onion, bell pepper and garlic and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until veggies start to soften.
Add ground turkey and cook, breaking up into pieces, until no longer pink.
Add seasoning, black beans, corn, tomatoes with green chilies, enchilada sauce and tortillas and stir well to combine.
Bring mixture to a light simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Top with cheese and continue to cook another few minutes or until cheese melts.
Top with cilantro and any other desired toppings, like sour cream, avocado, limes or green onion.

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Notes

Use crunchy tortilla strips- Baked or fried corn tortillas work best since they’re less likely than soft tortillas to turn soggy. Make your own strips, break up crunchy corn tortillas, or use store-bought tortilla strips.
Control the spice - Pick an enchilada sauce that matches your heat preference, and feel free to add a little extra taco seasoning if you want a bolder kick.
Jazz up the toppings- Make your turkey enchilada skillet your own with favorite toppings like a dollop of guacamole, sour cream, or chipotle crema, plus crunchy tortilla chips. You can also add fresh extras such as sliced avocado or red or green onion for even more flavor and texture.
Let the skillet rest before serving – Give your enchilada skillet a few minutes to sit so the sauce can thicken, making it easier to serve with less excess liquid.

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