Description
One Skillet Saucy Chicken Tortilla Enchilada Rice Bake is a delightful fusion of flavors that brings your family together for a hearty meal. This dish features tender ground chicken, savory enchilada sauce, and fluffy rice, all cooked in one skillet for easy preparation and cleanup. Topped with crunchy tortilla chips and melted cheese, it’s not just delicious but also customizable to fit everyone’s taste. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken, beef, or turkey
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1–2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped (to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 1/2 cups (19 ounces) red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup dry long grain rice
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus more for serving)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- 1–2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
- Sliced avocado
- Yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over high heat. Add ground meat and onion; cook until browned (about 5 minutes). Stir in jalapeños, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt; cook for an additional minute.
- Add enchilada sauce and 2 cups of water; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and cover. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat; mix in cilantro and lime juice. Press tortilla chips into the mixture and top with cheese.
- Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes until cheese melts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 280g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg