All the flavors of classic enchiladas — without the rolling, stuffing, or baking.
This One-Pan Cheesy Enchilada Skillet is weeknight magic.

It’s a bold, saucy skillet filled with seasoned ground meat, beans, corn, and soft tortilla strips — all simmered in enchilada sauce and topped with melty cheese. You get all the comfort of traditional enchiladas, but in a faster, fuss-free format made with clean, real ingredients.

This is Healthy Fast Food at Home at its coziest: warm, filling, and done in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ½ lb ground turkey, chicken, or beef

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp cumin

• Salt & pepper to taste

• ½ cup black beans, rinsed

• ½ cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)

• ½ cup red enchilada sauce (clean ingredient version)

• 2 small corn or almond flour tortillas, sliced into strips

• ½ cup shredded cheddar or dairy-free cheese

• Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, avocado, lime wedges, plain Greek yogurt

Instructions:

1. Cook the meat
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and ground meat. Brown and break it up until cooked through. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

2. Build the skillet
Add beans, corn, enchilada sauce, and tortilla strips to the pan. Stir to combine and let simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened slightly and tortillas soften.

3. Add the cheese
Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top. Cover skillet and let cook for 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts.

4. Serve & top
Serve hot with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or a squeeze of lime.

Sarah’s Tips:

• Want it vegetarian? Skip the meat and double the beans or add lentils.

• Gluten-free option: Use certified GF tortillas or grain-free alternatives.

• Add greens: Stir in chopped spinach or zucchini during the simmer step.

• Make it spicy: Add jalapeños or hot sauce to the enchilada sauce for extra heat.

Flavorful Conclusion:

This One-Pan Cheesy Enchilada Skillet is bold, comforting, and exactly the kind of meal that makes dinner feel easy — no oven, no rolling, no cleanup drama. Just one pan, big flavor, and happy forks all around.

Nutrition (per serving, serves 4):

• Calories: 340

• Protein: 28g

• Carbs: 22g

• Fat: 17g

• Fiber: 5g

• Sugar: 3g