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Chicken Enchilada Skillet Casserole

Chicken · Diabetic Friendly · Meal Prep · Mexican

Chicken Enchilada Skillet Casserole
Prep 25 mins
Cook 40 mins
Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • ½ cup diced green bell pepper
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper

½ cup diced onion

  • 1 5-ounce package baby spinach
  • 2 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken breast
  • 1 8-ounce pouch red or green enchilada sauce, such as Frontera
  • 1 ¼ cups prepared fresh salsa
  • 8 5- or 6-inch corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch-thick strips
  • 1 ½ cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped grape tomatoes
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup matchstick-cut radishes

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

  1. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet, such as cast-iron. Add corn, green and red peppers, and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until charred, 7 to 10 minutes. Gradually add spinach in batches; cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in chicken, enchilada sauce, and salsa until combined. Gently stir in tortilla strips. Sprinkle with cheese. Transfer to the oven and bake until bubbly, about 15 minutes.
  3. Top the casserole with tomatoes, cilantro, and radishes.
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Notes

For best results, refrigerate and freeze leftovers without the toppings and add them after reheating.

To make ahead

Cook the vegetables (Step 2) up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate.