One Pan Chicken Enchilada Casserole

One Pan Chicken Enchilada Casseroleis made on the stove top with ground chicken, enchilada sauce, veggies, and tortillas in less than 30 minutes. This hearty Mexican recipe is so filling, and so great for a busy evening.

Long live super easy dinners that are on the table in less than 30 minutes!This is one of those meals that you probably have everything on hand to make. It’s super fast and full of veggies (always a pro in my world!).And you only have to dirty one pan to make it.Put this one on your list to make because it’s sure to become a staple in your house, too.

This is also a great one because it’s easy to make gluten free. Just sub in and out what you like or have on hand. Serve this with a side of chips andThe Best Blender Salsa Everplus some seasonal fruit and you have yourself one simple meal the whole family will love – in less than 30 minutes. We are winning at life with this recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It’s great for busy nights – it comes together in 30 minutes!
• You probably have all the ingredients in your pantry right now.
• It’s flexible! You can add or substitute ingredients and it will still be delicious.

Ingredients

• Ground Chicken or Turkey
• Ground Cumin
• Dried Oregano
• Red Enchilada Sauce – one can or about 1 cupEasy Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce
• Chunky Salsa
• Water
• Black Beans
• Zucchini
• Salt and Pepper
• Flour or Corn Tortillas
• Shredded Cheese
• Sour Cream
• Green Onions
• Optional: Salsa, Black Olives, or Guacamole for serving

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

How to Make One Pan Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Step #1.Brown the meat. Add the oregano and cumin.

Step #3.Reduce heat to low. Stir in tortillas, top with cheese, and cover to melt cheese.

Step #2.Add the enchilada sauce, water, salsa, beans, and zucchini; simmer about 3 minutes.

Step #4.Remove from heat. Serve with toppings as desired.

Expert Tips

• I LOVE homemade enchilada sauce!It’s full of flavor and simple to make. MyAmazing Easy Homemade Green Enchilada SauceandEasy Homemade Red Enchilada Saucerecipes are delicious and both would work perfectly in this recipe. I like to make a double batch of the sauce to keep a portion in the freezer to make weeknight cooking even quicker.
• This recipe is flexible!Add corn, change up the kind of beans, use hot salsa to add some heat, throw in bell peppers. Use what you like and have on hand. It’s going to taste great; I promise.
• Everyone needs a giant 14 or 15-inch cast iron skillet in my opinion.SO versatile! You’ll lovethis one from Lodge, and it costs less than you might think!

More One Pot Recipes to Consider

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If you like this One Pan Chicken Enchilada Casserole recipe, you might also like these:

• Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker)
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• Black Bean and Sweet Potato Enchilada Bake
• The Best Chicken Tacos Ever
• Easy Crispy Instant Pot Pork Taco Recipe

Taco and taco-like Tex-Mex recipes are some of my all-time favorite to cook, eat, and share with you. I have all kinds of recipes like this hiding in my archives. Just try searching in the search bar at the top of the page. Enjoy this easy recipe from my kitchen to yours.