Easy Skillet Cheesy Green Chile Enchilada Bake.

Easy Skillet Cheesy Green Chile Enchilada Bake. Quick-cooking ground meat, seasoned with a homemade mix of spices and tossed together with a smoky salsa verde sauce. Top this saucy enchilada skillet with tortillas rolled up with cheese, then bake up in the oven. A bubbly homemade (or store bought) salsa verde sauce and melty cheese are all tucked into this skillet meal creating a delicious twist on classic baked enchiladas. An easy skillet dinner everyone will enjoy! Serve with dollops of sour cream, fresh herbs, and avocado on top. So yummy and so easy to create!

Hi from LA! It’s been such a nice few days in the city with sunshine and warmer temperatures. A nice change of pace from cold and snowy Colorado. By the time this post is live, I’ll be back home, but not for long! I’m heading back out of town on Sunday and looking forward to another trip.

I don’t usually do back-to-back trips, but it’s been nice traveling more during the spring mud season here at home.

Ingredients

• Extra virgin olive oil 
• Ground chicken, beef, or pork 
• Yellow onion 
• Poblano peppers 
• Chili powder 
• Smoked paprika 
• Garlic powder 
• Kosher salt and black pepper 
• Salsa verde (homemade or store-bought)
• Cream cheese 
• Fresh chopped cilantro leaves
• Shredded Mexican cheese blend or monterey jack cheese
• Tortillas 
• Tortilla Chips
• lime wedges for a fresh squeeze of lime
• Avocado, yogurt/ sour cream, green onion, jalapeños 

Kitchen Supplies

• Large oven-safe skillet 
• Small bowls or ramekins for ingredients 
• Serving plates 

Because of all the travel, I’ve definitely been in need of more simple dinners that don’t take much effort. Sometimes these dishes really are all I have time for on busier nights or after returning home from the airport.

Honestly, it’s so nice. I think these simple-style recipes are the ones we can all lean on most. Especially as the weather starts to become nicer the more we get into spring. We don’t need an extra pan here or rack there for this recipe, just an all in one ovenproof skillet.

And I love anything with a spicy Mexican flare!! These enchiladas are going to become a new dinner staple!

The details

We’re going to start out with some ground chicken or beef. Either one works great for this recipe, so use what you prefer or happen to have on hand.

I like to cook the meat in an oven-safe skillet adding a yellow onion and a couple of poblano peppers. The peppers add a nice smoky, lightly spicy flavor. I just love cooking with poblanos, they’re so flavorful. The more veggies the better! You could incorporate green bell peppers, green chilies or a small red onion if you prefer.

For the seasoning, I used a mix of chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Sometimes I like to add some cumin and cayenne too. The perfect blend.

Then a whole jar of salsa verde goes in with a few spoonfuls of cream cheese. If you have a homemade salsa verde recipe you enjoy, you can easily swap that in. The cream cheese sounds odd, but it’s going to make the sauce nice and creamy. Next, roll the tortillas (either corn or flour) up with cheese and stick them directly into the sauce. Finish the skillet off with cheese and then bake until that cheese is all melty and the sauce is bubbling. I love this cheesy green chile bean bake.

Simple, with so many delicious flavors going on. Anyone who enjoys Mexican and a little heat will love this dish!

I always make a side of cilantro rice as well. I also top the skillet with my favorite mix of toppings: fresh cilantro stems and leaves, green onions, sour cream, and avocado.

This recipe is great for lunch the next day, too so make sure you have airtight containers on hand.

Oh, and some lime too. Yum, this dish is so delish!

Looking for other skillet dinners? Here are my favorites: 

One Skillet White Chicken Chili Bake

Lemon Butter Dijon Chicken and Orzo with Feta Sauce.

Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole

Skillet Chicken Fajitas with Creamy Jalapeño Verde Sauce

One Skillet Louisiana Style Chicken and Rice

Lastly, if you make these Easy Skillet Cheesy Green Chile Enchilada Bake be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!