Custrd is out now on the App Store and Google Play — Try it free for 7 days →
Back to recipes

15-Min Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Skillet

Rotisserie chicken, tortillas, and enchilada sauce layered straight in a skillet with melted cheese — no assembly, just dump and bake. Crispy edges, gooey center, dinner in 15 minutes.

Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
485
Protein
32g
15-Min Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Skillet
comfortquicktex-mexchickenmeltycrispytenderMain course

Ingredients

6 items — tap to check off

Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.

Open the app

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 400°F. Spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce in a 10-inch cast iron skillet or 2-qt baking dish.

  2. Step 2

    Toss shredded chicken with remaining sauce, green chiles, and crema in a bowl until combined.

  3. Step 3

    Layer 4 tortillas over sauce, overlapping. Spread half the chicken mixture over tortillas.

  4. Step 4

    Layer 4 more tortillas, then remaining chicken. Top with cheddar, covering edges.

  5. Step 5

    Bake 8–10 minutes until cheese bubbles and browns at edges. Edges should look crispy.

  6. Step 6

    Cool 2 minutes. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • 10-inch cast iron skillet or 2-qt baking dish
  • small mixing bowl
  • oven

Cook smarter

Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge

Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.