Name: Lazy Enchiladas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb Chicken breasts skinless; 4 Flour tortillas; 20 ounces Enchilada sauce; 3 cups Mexican blend cheese; 1 tsp Fajita Seasoning

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Lazy Enchiladas

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Ingredients

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Lazy Enchiladas

1 lb Chicken breasts skinlessBoneless

4 Flour tortillas8 Inch

20 ounces Enchilada sauce

3 cups Mexican blend cheeseshredded and divided

1 tsp Fajita Seasoning

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Cut the chicken breasts into 2 inch strips to make cooking quicker. Add them to a 12 inch cast iron skillet, then season with salt and pepper.

Cook over medium heat, flipping every so often, until fully cooked all the way through.

Remove chicken from the skillet, and shred the meat.

Return shredded chicken to the skillet.

Cut the tortilla into 1 inch strips, then cut into thirds. Add tortillas to skillet.

Pour enchilada sauce in.

Add 2 cups of the cheese.

Sprinkle it with a little bit of salt and pepper.

Stir everything up, then top with remaining cheddar cheese.

Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve hot, and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-cook Chicken Perfectly 🍗
Season chicken breasts with fajita seasoning and cook them completely before shredding, ensuring even flavor distribution and proper food safety in your one-pan setup.
Layer Sauce Strategically 🎯
Reserve half your enchilada sauce to drizzle on top after rolling; this prevents tortillas from drying out while keeping the bottom layer from becoming soggy.
Warm Your Tortillas First 🔥
Quickly warm flour tortillas in a skillet or microwave before filling to make them pliable and prevent cracking, which is essential for easy rolling in a one-pan meal.
Don't Skimp on Cheese Distribution 🧀
Layer cheese between each tortilla and sprinkle generously on top to create a golden, melted finish that binds everything together for better texture and flavor.
Cover and Monitor Baking Time ⏱️
Bake covered for 20 minutes to trap steam and heat, then uncover for the last 5-10 minutes to achieve a bubbly, lightly browned cheese topping without over-drying the dish.