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Easy White Chicken Enchilada Skillet

Belinda Bartholomew
One pan Easy White Chicken Enchilada Skillet makes dinner time fast and easy! A family favorite!
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Salsa Verde Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ lbs. tomatillos
  • 1 jalapeño stemmed and sliced in half (remove seeds and ribs if you don’t want the heat)
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • ½ medium white onion
  • ¼ cup cilantro packed
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice juice of 1 lime

Skillet Ingredients:

  • Olive oil
  • 2 lbs. Boneless chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1” pieces *
  • ½ medium white onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups salsa verde *
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup full fat coconut milk or heavy cream
  • 10 corn tortillas cut into sixths
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped and packed
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • 2 cups colby jack cheese shredded (divided)

Instructions
 

Instructions:

    Prepare the Salsa Verde:

    • Preheat the oven to broil and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
    • Peel husks off of the tomatillos and rinse well. Halve and place cut side down on the baking sheet. Cut the stem off of the jalapeño and halve. Remove seeds and ribs if you prefer a milder salsa. Place on the baking sheet with the tomatillos.
    • Broil for 8-10 minutes on the middle rack until the skins start to blister and turn black. Remove from the oven and cool briefly.
    • Put tomatillos and any juices on the baking sheet, jalapeño, garlic, onion, cilantro, salt, and lime juice in a blender or food processor. Pulse several times until well blended.
    • Set aside. It will thicken as it cools. This can be made a day ahead and will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.

    Prepare the White Chicken Enchilada Skillet:

    • Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Let brown for 2-3 minutes. Toss and let brown for an additional 2-3 minutes, then remove from the pan.
    • Lower the heat to medium. Add the onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the spices (coriander, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper). Mix in well.
    • Deglaze the pan with the chicken stock, scraping up the brown bits. Add the salsa verde and the chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
    • Add 1 cup shredded cheese, coconut cream, cilantro, and tortillas. Mix well. Simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes. Turn off the heat.
    • Add the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese to the top. You can broil for 3-4 minutes to melt the cheese or cover with a lid on the stovetop until the cheese melts.
    • Garnish with additional cilantro and serve in bowls with tortilla chips on the side.

    Notes

    * 30 Minute Express Dinner:
    Skip making the salsa verde and use a good quality store bought brand.
    Skip the first step of sautéing the chicken and substitute 4 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken.
    Dinner will be ready to go in less than 30 minutes!
    Keyword comfort food, gluten-free, one pan, white chicken enchilada skillet
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