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Enchilada Skillet

Quick and Easy Enchilada Skillet with Rice

Nicole Alexandra
On nights when you just want to make a "don't want to think about it" meal, make this delicious and healthy enchilada skillet with rice!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced diced
  • 1 15 ounce can of pinto or black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup frozen cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 8 ounce package of green enchilada sauce I like simply organic
  • 1 cup shredded cheese I use white cheddar
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced

For Garnish

  • sliced jalapenos
  • cilantro
  • greek yogurt or sour cream

For Rice

  • 1 cup rice, cooked according to the package
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Add the rice to a pot with 1/2 tbsp of olive oil, 1/2 tsp of garlic powder, and a little salt, and cook according to the package.
  • While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet and add your diced onions and red bell peppers. Season with garlic powder and salt and let cook stirring occasionally for about 8 minutes or until the veggies are soft.
  • Add in your beans, riced cauliflower, and frozen corn, and saute another few minutes. Then add in the enchilada sauce and let simmer for 5 min.
  • Remove the skillet from heat, and add your cooked rice and shredded cheese to the pan.
  • Divide into bowls and serve topped with avocado, greek yogurt or sour cream, cilantro, and jalapenos. Enjoy!
Keyword enchilada skillet, rice skillet, beans and rice, beans and rice skillet, southwest skillet