One Pan Chicken Enchiladas in a skillet surrounded with a bowl of greens, red onion, soured cream and lime wedges

One Pan Chicken Enchiladas

Forget filling, rolling and baking, these flash-in-the-pan enchiladas will be on the table in 20 minutes, and this recipe is a great way to use up stale or leftover tortillas. Serve with pickled red onions, a dollop of soured cream and some lime wedges for a delicious, filling supper.
Prep 5 Minutes
Total Time 20 Minutes
Servings 2
Spice Level Mild
Ingredients 9

Ingredient List

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 200g cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 jar (226g) Old El Paso™ Thick 'N Chunky Salsa (mild or hot)
  • 125ml water
  • 3 Old El Paso™ Regular Flour Tortillas, each cut into 8 triangles
  • 125g ready-grated Cheddar
  • Pickled red onion, to serve (optional, see Tips)

To serve (optional)

  • Fresh soured cream (or Old El Paso™ Soured Cream) and lime wedges

Preparation

  1. Heat the oil in a 20-23cm diameter non-stick ovenproof frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until softened and turning golden.
  2. Stir in the chicken, salsa and water, then increase the heat and bring to the boil. Add the tortilla triangles and using 2 spatulas, stir them through the chicken and salsa mixture (see Tips). Preheat the grill to high.
  3. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until bubbling, then scatter over the cheese. Place the frying pan under the hot grill and grill for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
  4. Garnish with the pickled red onion, if using, and serve straight from the pan with soured cream and lime wedges to squeeze over, if you like.

Expert Tips

  • Make sure to mix the tortilla triangles thoroughly in the pan so they are coated in the salsa sauce. If it’s easier, transfer everything to a large bowl, toss together gently, then return to the frying pan.
  • To lightly pickle the red onion, thinly slice 1/2 small red onion and place in a shallow heatproof bowl. Pour over just-boiled water and leave to soften for 5 minutes, then drain and return to the bowl. Cover with rice wine vinegar and a sprinkle of caster sugar and leave for 1-2 hours. Store in the fridge in a clean, covered jar for up to 2 weeks.