Irresistible Chili Cheese Frito Skillet Lunch

Ingredients

- 1 cup canned chili
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups Fritos corn chips
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 jalapenos, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat)

Instructions

1. Prepare Your Ingredients:
- Finely chop the onion and dice the tomatoes. Thinly slice the jalapenos, removing seeds if you prefer a milder flavor.

2. Cook the Onions:
- Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat on the stove.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent, about PT5M (5 minutes).

3. Add the Chili:
- Pour the canned chili into the skillet with the onions. Stir well to combine and let the mixture heat through, around PT5M (5 minutes).

4. Layer with Cheese:
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly atop the chili mixture. Allow the cheese to melt completely, creating a gooey layer, about PT3M (3 minutes).

5. Combine with Fritos:
- Gently fold in the Fritos corn chips, ensuring they are coated with the chili and cheese mixture. Continue heating for PT3M (3 minutes), just until the chips begin to soften slightly but are still crunchy.

6. Add Tomatoes and Jalapenos:
- Sprinkle the diced tomatoes and jalapeno slices evenly over the mixture. Heat for an additional PT2M (2 minutes) until warmed.

7. Serve:
- Remove the skillet from heat. Serve hot, directly from the skillet, for a rustic, hearty lunch.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M (10 minutes)
- Cooking Time: PT18M (18 minutes)

Total Time

- PT28M (28 minutes)

Type of Dish

- Lunch

Keywords

- Chili Cheese Fries
- Frito Pie
- Tex-Mex
- Quick Lunch
- Comfort Food
- Skillet Meal
- Cheesy Delight
- Spicy Snack
- Onion Chili
- Lunchtime Recipe

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 1,200

Hashtags

#ChiliCheeseFrito #TexMexLunch #QuickComfortFood #CheesyDelight #SpicyTreat