Lazy Enchiladas

Lazy Enchiladas

This easy Lazy Enchiladas dinner only requires one pan for easy clean up. This flavorful, cheesy dish is a stress-free meal that doesn’t require a lot of prep time, so it is perfect for any busy lifestyle. It is a weeknight lifesaver. Make this recipe when you are looking for an easy dinner. This recipe is pure comfort food but is a great recipe for a busy weeknight.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 1,058 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 lb - Chicken breasts skinless
  • 4 - Flour tortillas
  • 20 ounces - Enchilada sauce
  • 3 cups - Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 tsp - Fajita Seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. 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.
  3. Cook over medium heat, flipping every so often, until fully cooked all the way through.
  4. Remove chicken from the skillet, and shred the meat.
  5. Return shredded chicken to the skillet.
  6. Cut the tortilla into 1 inch strips, then cut into thirds. Add tortillas to skillet.
  7. Pour enchilada sauce in.
  8. Add 2 cups of the cheese.
  9. Sprinkle it with a little bit of salt and pepper.
  10. Stir everything up, then top with remaining cheddar cheese.
  11. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Serve hot, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Energy: 1,058 kcal | Total Fat: 63 g | Saturated: 34 g | Trans: 0 g | Cholesterol: 274 mg | Total Carbs: 41 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugars: 7 g | Proteins: 81 g | Sodium: 2,804 mg | Polyunsaturated: 4 g | Monounsaturated: 17 g

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