Easy Skillet Butternut Squash Chicken Enchiladas

Name: Easy Skillet Butternut Squash Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 yellow onion, chopped; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken tenders; 2 cups cubed butternut squash; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 -3 tablespoons chopped chipotle in adobo; 1 can (12 ounce) red enchilada sauce; 1 can (4 ounce) diced green chilies; 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 6 corn or flour tortillas; 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese; limes, avocado, and yogurt, for serving; toasted pumpkin seeds, for serving ((optional))

A creamy, saucy chicken enchilada with fall flavors added in - a great cozy weather meal!

⏱️ 40 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 25 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 6 views

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Easy Skillet Butternut Squash Chicken Enchiladas

Foto: Half Baked Harvest

Ingredients

6 servings

1 yellow onion, chopped
1 pound boneless skinless chicken tenders
2 cups cubed butternut squash
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon salt
2 -3 tablespoons chopped chipotle in adobo
1 can (12 ounce) red enchilada sauce
1 can (4 ounce) diced green chilies
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
6 corn or flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
limes, avocado, and yogurt, for serving
toasted pumpkin seeds, for serving ((optional))

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 400° F.2. In a large oven-safe skillet, combine the onion, chicken, butternut squash, paprika, garlic powder, and sage, and season with salt. Add the chipotle and diced green chiles. Pour over the enchilada sauce plus 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.3. Remove from the heat. Using two forks, shred the chicken in the sauce. Mix in the cream cheese. 4. Arrange the tortillas on top of the chicken, then top with cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted.5. Serve the enchiladas warm, topped with fresh lime juice, avocado, Greek yogurt, and toasted pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories41721% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients $0.11

Per Serving $0.02/serving

🏠 Save ~$0.23 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (13% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
yellow onion	1	-	-
boneless skinless chicken tenders	1 pound	-	-
cubed butternut squash	2 cups	-	-
smoked paprika	1 tablespoon	$2.50/kg	$0.04
garlic powder	1 tablespoon	$0.50/100g	$0.07
chopped fresh sage	2 teaspoons	-	-
salt	1 teaspoon	-	-
-3 tablespoons chopped chipotle in adobo	2	-	-
	1 can	-	-
	1 can	-	-
cream cheese	6 ounces	-	-
corn or flour tortillas	6	-	-
shredded Mexican cheese	0.5 cups	-	-
limes	-	-	-
toasted pumpkin seeds	-	-	-