Name: Savory Turkey Enchiladas Skillet with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin puree (can substitute with butternut squash puree); 1 cup chicken broth (use vegetable broth for vegetarian option); 1 cup chopped tomatoes (both canned and fresh work well); 2 tablespoons chipotle chilis in adobo sauce (reduce for milder flavor); 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust according to heat preference); 2 cloves garlic (can use garlic powder as substitute); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (can substitute with avocado oil); 1 medium onion (any variety will enhance flavor); 2 cups leftover vegetables (use hardy greens or any roasted veggies); 2 cups shredded turkey breast (can substitute with shredded chicken or plant-based protein); 8 pieces corn tortillas (swap for flour tortillas if preferred); 1 cup shredded cheese (try Mexican blend, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella)

Description

Savory Turkey Enchiladas Skillet with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup pumpkin puree (can substitute with butternut squash puree)
1 cup chicken broth (use vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
1 cup chopped tomatoes (both canned and fresh work well)
2 tablespoons chipotle chilis in adobo sauce (reduce for milder flavor)
1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust according to heat preference)
2 cloves garlic (can use garlic powder as substitute)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (can substitute with avocado oil)
1 medium onion (any variety will enhance flavor)
2 cups leftover vegetables (use hardy greens or any roasted veggies)
2 cups shredded turkey breast (can substitute with shredded chicken or plant-based protein)
8 pieces corn tortillas (swap for flour tortillas if preferred)
1 cup shredded cheese (try Mexican blend, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Position the oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler and preheat your oven to high.
Make Sauce: In your blender, combine pumpkin puree, chicken broth, chopped tomatoes, chipotle chilis, chili powder, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
Cook Onion: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, add sliced onion, and sauté for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
Add Vegetables: Stir in leftover vegetables and heat for another 2-3 minutes.
Combine Ingredients: Fold in shredded turkey and corn tortillas, pour creamy pumpkin sauce over and stir to coat.
Simmer: Reduce heat and let mixture simmer for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Broil: Remove from heat, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, and broil for 1-2 minutes until melted and browned.
Garnish: Cool for 5 minutes, then top with sour cream, sliced jalapeños, and fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 8 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg