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This healthy ground turkey enchilada skillet is one of our weekly staples! It’s a satisfying one-skillet meal that’s easy to make and packed with bold enchilada flavor. Made with lean ground turkey breast and topped with melty, gooey cheese, it delivers all the comfort of classic enchiladas in a lighter way.
If you love the flavors of enchiladas, try our enchilada egg skillet, slow cooker enchilada bowl, spaghetti squash enchilada bowls, and vegetarian cottage cheese enchilada bowl next!
🔍 Quick Look: Ground Turkey Enchilada Skillet
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
- ⏱️ Cook Time: 15 minutes
- 🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
- 🍽 Calories: ~301 kcal per serving
- 👥 Servings: 4 servings
- 🥣 Key Ingredients: Ground turkey, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, cheese
- 📖 Dietary Information: High-protein, gluten-free, meal-prep friendly
- 👩🍳 Cook Method: One-Skillet Recipe
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Easy: This recipe is easy to make, and everything is cooked in one skillet! This makes for an easier clean-up and less hassle.
- Quick: This recipe doesn’t require a lot of prep work. It’s ready in under 30 minutes!
- Healthy: It’s healthier and lighter. We used ground turkey rather than ground beef.
- Versatile: There are so many delicious toppings you can add, such as cheese, avocado, or cilantro.
- Delicious: This enchilada skillet has the crave-worthy flavors of enchiladas while being healthier and easier to make. Try our healthy chicken and cheese enchiladas next!
“This recipe is easy and delicious! We loved it! It will be in my meal prep rotation!”
– sue
Key Ingredients
- Ground Turkey: Use one pound of ground turkey breast for this recipe.
- Enchilada Sauce: Use homemade or your favorite store-bought enchilada sauce.
- Chipotle Peppers: Finely chop the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. They add incredible flavor to this recipe.
- Black Beans: Rinse and drain the canned black beans.
- Corn: Add frozen corn to this enchilada skillet.
- Cheese: Add light cheddar or Mexican light cheese blend to this enchilada skillet.
Find the full measurements in the recipe card below.
Substitutions & Variations
- Ground Turkey to Use: Use ground turkey breast or lean ground turkey in this recipe.
- Use Ground Chicken Instead: You can substitute the ground turkey breast for ground chicken breast or lean ground chicken.
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo: We love the flavor that the chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce add to this enchilada skillet. If you prefer, you can omit them or add up to an additional tablespoon for more spice.
- Cheese Options: Top this enchilada skillet with your favorite cheese. Some options are cheddar, feta, Cotija cheese, Pepper Jack, or light Mexican blend cheese.
- Corn to Use: I like to use frozen corn in this recipe because it’s easy and convenient. If you prefer, you can use rinsed and drained canned corn or fresh grilled corn.
- Dairy-Free Option: To make this enchilada skillet dairy-free, omit the cheese or sprinkle with your favorite dairy-free cheese.
- Add Chiles: For another burst of flavor, add a small can of diced green chiles.
- Which Beans to Use: We added black beans to this recipe, but if you prefer, you can swap them for pinto beans, or use a combination of both.
- Fresh Garlic Substitution: If you don’t have a fresh garlic clove, add 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder when seasoning the ground turkey.
How To Make Ground Turkey Enchilada Skillet
- Lightly spray a large nonstick skillet or pan with olive oil. After that, add the diced onion and crushed garlic, and sauté them. Then, move them to one side of the skillet.
- Add the ground turkey breast to the skillet. Season both sides with cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook the turkey over medium heat and use a spatula to break it up into small pieces.
- Once the ground turkey is fully cooked, add the enchilada sauce, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, rinsed and drained black beans, and frozen corn to the skillet. Next, mix to combine all the ingredients. Then, let everything simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- In the last few minutes, sprinkle shredded cheese over the top and place the lid on the pan so it melts. Once done, serve and top with chopped fresh cilantro and sliced green onions.
Expert Tips
- Enchilada Sauce to Use: You can make this recipe with homemade or store-bought enchilada sauce. Use your favorite red enchilada sauce. Or, use green enchilada sauce if you prefer the taste.
- Prep the Ingredients: I recommend doing the minimal prep work for this recipe first so everything comes together quickly and easily in the skillet. Dice the onion, rinse and drain the black beans, and chop the chipotle peppers in adobo so they are ready to be added.
- Add Toppings: We love adding toppings to this enchilada skillet. Some great options are cheese, cilantro, and green onions. Or, feel free to add your favorite toppings!
Serving Suggestions
There are so many delicious ways to serve this enchilada skillet. Enjoy it as is and serve it in bowls. For another option, you can serve it over cooked brown rice, cauliflower rice, or lettuce.
Or, you can assemble everything in flour or corn tortillas when ready to serve for the classic flavors of enchiladas. Dig into this enchilada skillet with your favorite tortilla chips for a crunchy texture or top with baked tortilla strips.
Also, you can add your favorite toppings, if desired, such as cheese, avocado, homemade healthy guacamole, sour cream, cilantro, green onions, Pico de Gallo, cottage cheese queso, or avocado crema.
Storage Instructions
You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat them in the oven, microwave, or a saucepan over low-medium heat on the stove until warm.
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Ground Turkey Enchilada Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey breast
- 1/2 cup diced white or sweet onion
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 16 ounces enchilada sauce
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 15 ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/3 cup Mexican light cheese or light cheddar
- 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped
- 3-4 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Lightly spray a large nonstick skillet or pan with olive oil. After that, add the diced onion and crushed garlic to the skillet. Sauté the onions and garlic. Then, move them to one side of the skillet.
- Add the ground turkey breast to the skillet. Then, season both sides of the ground turkey with cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook the turkey over medium heat and use a spatula to break it up into small pieces.
- Once the ground turkey is fully cooked, add the enchilada sauce, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, rinsed and drained black beans, and frozen corn to the skillet. Mix to combine all the ingredients. Then, let everything simmer for 5-10 minutes. In the last few minutes, sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Place the lid on the pan to melt the cheese.
- Once done, serve and top with chopped fresh cilantro and sliced green onions.
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Notes
- Enchilada Sauce to Use: You can make this recipe with homemade or store-bought enchilada sauce. Use your favorite red enchilada sauce. Or, use green enchilada sauce if you prefer the taste.
- Optional Toppings: Some great options are cheese, cilantro, and green onions. Or, feel free to add your favorite toppings!
- Ground Turkey to Use: Use ground turkey breast or lean ground turkey in this recipe. For another option, use ground chicken breast or lean ground chicken.
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo: We love the flavor that the chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce add to this enchilada skillet. If you prefer, you can omit them or add up to an additional tablespoon for more spice.
- Beans to Use: We added black beans to this recipe, but if you prefer, you can swap them for pinto beans, or use a combination of both.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
It’s great! I made this yesterday. It makes so much that next time I’m only going to make half. I made it with chicken and green enchilada sauce.
Hi Vicki, I’m so happy you enjoyed this enchilada skillet! I love that you used chicken and green enchilada sauce. Thanks for sharing how you made it your own!