Turkey Enchilada Skillet: A Delicious and Quick Family Dinner
A quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring ground turkey simmered in enchilada sauce with black beans and corn, topped with melted cheese and fresh toppings. This deconstructed enchilada delivers all the classic flavors in half the time!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop/Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- For Serving:
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Diced avocado
- Sour cream
- Lime wedges
- Tortilla chips or warm tortillas
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey and onion; cook 5-6 minutes until turkey is no longer pink.
- Add garlic and bell pepper; cook 2 more minutes.
- Stir in black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, and spices. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly over top. Broil 2-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly (optional).
- Garnish with cilantro, avocado, and sour cream. Serve with lime wedges and tortilla chips.
Notes
- Make it spicy: Add 1 diced jalapeño with the bell pepper
- Vegetarian option: Substitute turkey with plant-based crumbles or extra beans
- Meal prep: Stores refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for 1 month
- For extra texture: Top with crushed tortilla chips before adding cheese
- Low-carb serving: Enjoy over cauliflower rice or in lettuce wraps
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg