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enchilada eggs in the skillet topped with avocado, jalapeno slices, red onion, crumbled cotija cheese and cilantro
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5 from 1 vote

Enchilada Egg Skillet

Enchilada egg skillet is an easy, delicious and minimal ingredient breakfast option that can be customized to your liking.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: enchilada eggs, enchilada skillet with eggs, skillet eggs in enchilada sauce
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 1 poblano pepper seeds removed and diced
  • 4 eggs
  • 12 oz red enchilada sauce
  • 2 small corn or flour tortillas

Toppings

  • Cotija cheese
  • sliced avocado
  • minced red onion
  • cilantro
  • jalapeño

Instructions

  • Heat 2 teaspoons of avocado in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced poblano pepper and sauté until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add torn pieces of tortilla and cook for one minute to toast. Pour in enchilada sauce, then carefully add eggs. 
  • Cover skillet and cook 2 minutes then remove the lid and cook until the egg whites are opaque and cooked through and yolks are still runny, or until desired doneness.
  • Remove skillet from heat and garnish with avocado, cotija cheese, cilantro and other toppings of choice.