Easy Skillet Enchiladas
All the cozy, saucy enchilada vibes—no rolling required. These skillet enchiladas come together fast with pantry staples, kid-friendly flavors, and one pan for an easy weeknight win.
This is the dinner I make when everyone’s hungry and I’m not in the mood to fuss with rolling tortillas. Everything gets layered right in the skillet, baked just long enough to melt the cheese, and it tastes like you worked way harder than you did. Bonus: it’s super flexible—use whatever protein and beans your family likes.
Total Time
28 min
Prep Time
8 min
Cook Time
20 min
Servings
6
Ingredients
Skillet Enchiladas
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •1 small yellow onion, diced
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 lb ground turkey or ground beef
- •1 tbsp chili powder
- •1 tsp ground cumin
- •1/2 tsp dried oregano
- •1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- •1/4 tsp black pepper
- •1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- •1 cup frozen corn (no need to thaw)
- •1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce (about 1 1/4 cups)
- •1/2 cup water or low-sodium chicken broth
- •8 small corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips (or torn into bite-size pieces)
- •2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (or cheddar/Monterey Jack), divided
Optional Toppings
- •Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- •Sliced avocado or guacamole
- •Chopped cilantro
- •Sliced green onions
- •Diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
- •Lime wedges
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the broiler to high. (If you prefer, you can bake at 400°F instead—see step 6.)
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet (10–12 inches) over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- 3
Add the ground turkey/beef. Cook 5–7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease if needed.
- 4
Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, and water/broth. Bring to a simmer.
- 5
Stir in the tortilla strips and 1 cup of the cheese. Let it simmer 2–3 minutes, stirring gently, until the tortillas soften and everything thickens slightly.
- 6
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheese evenly over the top. Broil 2–4 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned. (If baking instead, bake at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, until bubbly and melted.)
- 7
Let stand 5 minutes to set up (it’ll be easier to scoop). Serve with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition calculated automatically from ingredients.