Enchilada Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this flavorful and easy-to-make Enchilada Chicken recipe! Juicy, seasoned chicken breasts are pan-seared to golden perfection, then smothered in rich, tangy enchilada sauce and baked under a blanket of melted Mexican cheese blend. With a simple blend of pantry spices like chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder, this dish delivers bold, authentic flavors in just 40 minutes, including prep and cook time. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, and pair it with rice, beans, or a crisp salad for a satisfying meal your family will love. Perfect for quick dinners or meal prep, this skillet-baked dish is a low-effort, high-reward recipe you’ll want to make on repeat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the seasoning mix.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then rub them evenly with the seasoning mix on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the skillet from heat.
Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the skillet, ensuring each piece is coated. Cover the skillet with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the oven, uncover it, and sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the chicken.
Return the skillet to the oven (uncovered) and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve warm. Pair with rice, beans, or a salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
491 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.1 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 173 mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 1263 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 60.8 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 611 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
