Weeknight Chicken Frito Pie Skillet

Crunchy Fritos, saucy shredded chicken, beans, and a blanket of melted cheddar come together in one skillet for a Tex-Mex classic that tastes like a hug and cooks like a shortcut. This chicken Frito pie is weeknight comfort food at its most convenient—no long-simmered chili, just rotisserie chicken and pantry staples. Serve it straight from the pan so the chips stay crisp.

4-6
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning
  • 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (9.25-ounce) bag Fritos Original Corn Chips
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

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Instructions

  1. 1Position a rack about 6 inches from the broiler and preheat the broiler. Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.
  3. 3Stir in the shredded chicken, taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, and pinto beans. Simmer, stirring often, until the mixture is bubbling and slightly thickened, 5 to 6 minutes.
  4. 4Remove the skillet from the heat. Scatter half of the Fritos evenly over the chicken mixture, then sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.
  5. 5Top with the remaining Fritos and the remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.
  6. 6Broil until the cheese is fully melted and the chip edges are lightly toasted, 2 to 4 minutes, watching closely so they do not burn.
  7. 7Remove from the oven. Dollop with sour cream, sprinkle with green onions, and serve immediately while the chips are still crunchy.

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