Stovetop Chicken Enchilada Skillet with Black Beans

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A quick and colorful skillet dish combining shredded chicken, black beans, and enchilada sauce for a tasty and kid-friendly Mexican-inspired dinner. This Mexican-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cooked shredded chicken, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 410 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 2 cups cooked shredded chicken, 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed, and 1 cup corn kernels. Cook for 3 minutes until heated through.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 1 cup red enchilada sauce, sprinkle 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, and stir to combine. Simmer gently for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the skillet, cover with a lid, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

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