Pumpkin and Black Bean Cheesy Enchilada Skillet

Gluten Free
Health score
20%
Pumpkin and Black Bean Cheesy Enchilada Skillet
30 min.
5
467kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your weeknight dinner with a dish that’s not only delicious but also packed with flavor and nutrition? Introducing the Pumpkin and Black Bean Cheesy Enchilada Skillet! This gluten-free recipe is a delightful fusion of savory and sweet, featuring tender chicken, creamy pumpkin, and hearty black beans, all enveloped in a cheesy enchilada sauce that will have your taste buds dancing.

In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this satisfying meal that serves five, making it perfect for family dinners or meal prep for the week ahead. The combination of protein from the chicken and fiber from the black beans ensures that you’ll feel full and energized, while the pumpkin adds a unique twist and a touch of autumnal warmth to the dish.

Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch, a comforting main course, or a flavorful dinner option, this skillet recipe checks all the boxes. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile—feel free to customize it with your favorite toppings, like zesty taco sauce and fresh cilantro, to make it your own. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing meal that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • lb chicken breast boneless skinless uncooked
  • tablespoon butter 
  • cups water hot
  • cup milk 
  • box enchilada sauce 
  • 0.5 cup pumpkin pie filling/mix canned (not pumpkin pie mix)
  • 15 oz black beans rinsed drained canned
  • oz mild cheddar cheese 
  • serving cilantro leaves fresh chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken; cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until outsides turn white.
  3. Stir in hot water, milk, sauce mix and uncooked rice (from Chicken Helper box).
  4. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  5. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender.
  6. Remove from heat; uncover. Stir in pumpkin until well mixed. Stir in black beans.
  7. Serve in bowls. Top with taco sauce and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories467kcal
Protein32.79%
Fat45.95%
Carbs21.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.4
Glycemic Load
1.2
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
25.101304551829%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:466.59kcal
23.33%
Fat:23.8g
36.61%
Saturated Fat:11.77g
73.55%
Carbohydrates:24.78g
8.26%
Net Carbohydrates:16.66g
6.06%
Sugar:2.53g
2.81%
Cholesterol:114.94mg
38.31%
Sodium:873.13mg
37.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:38.2g
76.4%
Selenium:45.8µg
65.43%
Vitamin A:2964.28IU
59.29%
Phosphorus:578.17mg
57.82%
Vitamin B3:10.17mg
50.84%
Calcium:468.79mg
46.88%
Vitamin B6:0.83mg
41.72%
Fiber:8.11g
32.45%
Vitamin B2:0.52mg
30.48%
Vitamin B5:2.15mg
21.51%
Potassium:748.64mg
21.39%
Zinc:3.14mg
20.94%
Magnesium:78.34mg
19.59%
Folate:75.71µg
18.93%
Vitamin B12:0.99µg
16.48%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.36%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.92%
Iron:2.32mg
12.89%
Copper:0.24mg
11.93%
Vitamin D:0.93µg
6.22%
Vitamin C:4.34mg
5.27%
Vitamin E:0.67mg
4.45%
Vitamin K:1.61µg
1.54%