One Skillet Saucy Chicken Tortilla Enchilada Rice Bake
Experience the delightful flavors of a One Skillet Saucy Chicken Tortilla Enchilada Rice Bake, a perfect solution for a quick and family-friendly dinner. This one-pan dish combines seasoned ground chicken with rice, enchilada sauce, and a cheesy topping, all baked to perfection. With minimal cleanup required, it’s an easy weeknight meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Ready in just 45 minutes, you can customize it with your favorite toppings like avocado and yogurt for added freshness. Get ready for a fiesta on your plate!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
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 and yogurt, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over high heat. Add the ground meat and onion; cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in jalapeños, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt; cook for another minute.
- Pour in the enchilada sauce and water; bring to a boil. Add rice, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat; mix in cilantro and lime juice. Layer with cheese and tortilla chips before baking for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg