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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. Try our Mexican stuffed peppers with ground turkey next!
- 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.
We enjoyed this so much . I made homemade enchilada sauce so that there would be less sodium in the dish .
Question : Since I only used 1 tablespoon of the chopotle peppers can I freeze the rest for future recipes ?
Hi Robin, I’m so glad you enjoyed the ground turkey enchilada skillet, and that’s a great idea making homemade enchilada sauce to keep the sodium lower. Yes, you can absolutely freeze the remaining chipotle peppers. Portion them into an ice cube tray in individual tablespoon amounts and freeze. Then, store the frozen cubes in a freezer-safe bag or container. It makes it so easy to use just what you need for future recipes.
I want to Thank you for ALL your delicious recipes, every one I have used AAAmazing, have told all my WW buds about your website and recipes, they are also equally amazed. So, Thank you again for ALL your hard work and creativity. Made the journey taste a lot better.
Hi Joyce, thank you so much for sharing this with us! We’re so happy to hear that you and your friends have enjoyed the recipes. It means a lot that you’ve shared our website and recipes with your friends, and we truly appreciate your support and kind words. 🙂
This was really good and will definitely make it again. Will make some adjustments though, less enchilada sauce and will add more veggies to it.
Hi Sue, I’m so glad you enjoyed the ground turkey enchilada skillet! Your idea to use less enchilada sauce and add more veggies sounds like a great adjustment. Thank you for giving the recipe a try.
My husband and I enjoyed this enchilada skillet meal. It is filled with layers of flavor and adding crushed tortilla chips on top was delicious. Since it’s only the two of us, next time I will try freezing some for another time. Thank you Shawna!
Hi Maria, thank you so much for sharing! I’m so happy to hear that you and your husband enjoyed this ground turkey enchilada skillet! I love that you added crushed tortilla chips on top, that sounds so good and adds the perfect crunch. Freezing some for later is a great idea, especially for an easy meal on a busy day. I really appreciate your kind words and thoughtful feedback!
I made the Ground Turkey Enchilada Skillet a few days ago and it was delicious. So far I have enjoyed every recipe I have made from #healthyfoodiegirl. I thought I had some fat free Cheddar Cheese in the fridge but, I did not. So I topped it with On the Boarder Queso it was delicious and added a little spice to the mix. Give this one a try it will not disappoint. And by the way the portion sizes are very generous.
Hi Jean, thank you so much for sharing that. I’m so happy you enjoyed this ground turkey enchilada skillet! It means a lot to hear that you’ve been loving all our recipes that you’ve tried so far. Using On the Border Queso as a topping sounds absolutely delicious. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and thoughtful feedback. I’m so glad this one’s a keeper for you!
This recipe is easy and delicious! We loved it! It will be in my meal prep rotation!
Hi Sue, I’m so happy you loved this ground turkey enchilada skillet! I’m excited to hear that it’s making its way into your meal prep rotation! Thank you so much for leaving a review.
WOW! so delicious. This feels good on the palate and the flavors blend nicely.
Me and my daughter cooked this last night for dinner. My family loved it.
That’s so wonderful to hear! I’m so glad you and your daughter made the ground turkey enchilada skillet, and even better that your whole family loved it! 🙂
Made this tonight and it was delicious, filling, and quite easy to make. We had it over riced cauliflower and will have the leftovers over lettuce as I am following WW. My husband liked it too which is always a plus.
Hi Judy, I’m so glad you enjoyed the ground turkey enchilada skillet! I love that you served it over riced cauliflower for a lighter option, and serving the leftovers over lettuce is a great WW-friendly idea. I’m so happy to hear that your husband liked the recipe, too! Thanks so much for giving it a try and for sharing your thoughtful feedback.
I have joined Weight Watchers and I just love that they include the Weight Watchers points on each recipe.
This meal is delicious! It is such a healthy meal and low on Weight Watchers points. It is so filling and satisfying. My family just loves it! 😃
Hi Elizabeth, I’m happy the Weight Watchers points on the recipes are helpful! I’m so glad you enjoyed the ground turkey enchilada skillet! Even better that your family loves it too. It’s such a flavorful and filling meal! Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
I really like your recipe
Any suggestions instead of ground chicken or turkey, we do not eat cheese and meat together. Could lentils or tofu be used
Thanks for any suggestions
Hi Eileen, yes, you can definitely swap out the ground turkey. An extra can of black beans works great, or you can use one can of black beans and one can of pinto beans together for a delicious combo, we do this all the time when we’re craving this dish but don’t have ground turkey! Cooked lentils are another good option, though the beans will give it a more authentic flavor. You could also sear some tofu or tempeh for added texture. I hope this helps and you enjoy the enchilada skillet, let us know how it goes!
We are new to your site and have enjoyed a few great recipes but this one is hands down the family favorite. We are a family of spice so we Double the chipotles – soooo good.
New family regular and I have shared with everyone I know. Love the one skillet clean up!
Hi Adrienne, we are so happy you found our site and have tried some recipes! Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback on this ground turkey enchilada skillet! I’m so happy to hear that this recipe has become a family favorite! Doubling the chipotles sounds like a fantastic way to kick up the spice. I’m so happy to hear that it’s a hit and that the one-skillet cleanup was a bonus!
This is absolutely amazing!! I have fixed this before and love it every time I fix it. Your recipes never disappoint us and we appreciate all your hard work y’all do in putting our healthy recipes!! Thanks again!! 🥰
Hi Tracy, we appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment! We are so happy you love the enchilada skillet, it’s a favorite of ours, too!
Quick and easy, and delicious!
Hi Marie, we are so happy to hear that you love the enchilada skillet! It’s a staple for us, I think we make it every week and it never gets old! Thanks for letting us know you enjoyed the recipe!
I used some 90/10 ground beef we had in the freezer. I bought smoked paprika and a cilantro/lime dry seasoning to use since I wasn’t sure how hot Adobe peppers would be. We loved the skillet with light corn tortillas for a Sunday night fun meal!
Hi Susan, I am so glad you enjoyed the skillet! I am glad you were able to make delicious substitutions. We are huge fans of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce over here. It has a nice rich, smoky flavor and is mild in heat as long as you chop them and only use one tablespoon. The cilantro lime seasoning that you used sounds delicious, as well! We are so happy you enjoyed the enchilada skillet, thank you so much for letting us know how it went!