Description
This Healthy Enchilada Skillet is a flavorful one-pan meal that is easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with ground turkey, veggies, beans, and cheese, it’s a satisfying and nutritious dinner option.
Ingredients
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Ground Turkey Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey or lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, red or green
- ½ cup frozen corn
- 4 small corn tortillas, cut into strips
- ½ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ground Turkey Mixture: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey, onion, and garlic. Cook until meat is browned and onion is soft, about 5–6 minutes.
- Add Vegetables and Spices: Stir in bell pepper, zucchini, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 3–4 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Combine Remaining Ingredients: Add black beans, diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, and corn. Stir to combine. Add tortilla strips and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Final Steps: Sprinkle cheese over the top, cover, and let sit for 2–3 minutes until cheese melts. Garnish with cilantro if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken as a shortcut.
- For extra heat, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
