Crispy Skillet Chicken Enchilada Torte
MEDIUM
20 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
4
Servings
A stunning layered Mexican skillet dish featuring crispy tortillas, seasoned chicken, melted cheese, and vibrant enchilada sauce, finished with fresh toppings and cooked entirely in one pan.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 6 corn tortillas, cut into quarters
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic, minced
- 3 cup rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1.5 cup red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup Oaxaca cheese, shredded
- 0.75 cup Cotija cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup Mexican crema
- 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, sliced
Steps
- Preheat the skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute, then add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
- Add the corn tortilla quarters to the hot skillet and fry until crispy and lightly golden, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes.
- Transfer the crispy tortilla pieces to a plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet and reduce heat to medium.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and sprinkle with cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine and warm through, about 2 minutes.
- Pour the enchilada sauce over the chicken and stir until evenly coated; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Distribute the fried tortilla pieces evenly over the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle the shredded Oaxaca cheese evenly over the tortillas, then top with the Cotija cheese.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet loosely with a lid or aluminum foil, and cook until the cheeses are melted and bubbling, about 4 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and uncover.
- Dollop the Mexican crema or sour cream in the center of the skillet torte and drizzle a bit around the edges.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and jalapeño slices.
- Serve directly from the skillet, spooning portions onto individual plates and ensuring each serving includes cheese, chicken, sauce, and crispy tortilla pieces.