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Chicken Enchilada Skillet

This Chicken Enchilada Skillet delivers 59g protein and 488 calories per serving across 5 prepped portions. Quick stovetop preparation fits around training schedules, eliminating daily cooking friction. Built for lifters cutting calories while preserving muscle mass through protein-forward meal prep.

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Ingredients

5 servings
  • Olive oil(15g)

    Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

  • Yellow Onion
  • Bell Pepper
  • Bell Pepper
  • Garlic powder(5g)
  • Cumin, Ground(5g)
  • Oregano, Dried(5g)
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Enchilada Sauce, Red, Canned(567g)
  • Chicken Breast, Grilled(720g)
  • Beans, Black, Canned, Drained
  • Greek Yogurt (2%)(120g)

    Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.

  • Tortilla, Corn, 6-Inch
  • Mexican Blend Cheese(240g)

Instructions

  1. 1Place racks in the upper third and center of your oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. 2Heat the oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion, bell pepper, poblano pepper, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Sauté until the vegetables brown and are becoming tender, about 6 minutes.
  3. 3Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl. Keep the skillet handy. Add the enchilada sauce, chicken, and beans and stir to combine. Stir in the Greek yogurt. Fold in the tortilla quarters and 1/4 cup of the cheese.
  4. 4Spoon the mixture back into the same skillet. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
  5. 5Transfer the skillet to the oven, placing it on the upper third rack, and bake until the cheese is hot and bubbling, 10 minutes. If you like, switch the oven to broil and broil for a minute or two to make the top of the cheese brown (don't walk away to make sure the cheese doesn't burn). Remove from the oven (be careful, the skillet handle will be hot!). Let rest a few minutes, then serve hot with desired toppings.

Nutrition — Per Serving

488

calories

59g

protein

24g

fat

Carbohydrates
9g
Saturated fat
11.4g
Sodium
1004 mg
Dietary fiber
1.2g

5 servings per batch · ~335g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Chicken Enchilada Skillet have per serving?

Each serving provides 59g of protein and 488 calories, with 24g fat and 9g carbs — a high-protein, low-calorie option for hitting macro targets efficiently.

How long does Chicken Enchilada Skillet take to prep?

Quick prep on the stovetop yields 5 servings, making it practical for batch-preparing high-protein meals throughout your week with minimal active cooking time.

Is Chicken Enchilada Skillet good for fat loss?

At 488 calories and 59g protein per serving with minimal carbs (9g), this recipe is well-suited for fat loss phases where maximizing satiety through protein while keeping calories controlled is essential.

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