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skillet chicken enchilladas

Skillet Chicken Enchiladas

brandyellen
These skillet chicken enchiladas are to die for! Enjoy the burst of flavor with each bite. Surely to be a dinner time fave this year!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4-8 inch flour tortillas
  • 2-10 oz cans enchilada sauce
  • 3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
  • Salt and pepper

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.
    skillet chicken enchilladas
  • 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 the skillet.
    skillet chicken enchilladas
  • 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.
    skillet chicken enchilladas
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve hot, and enjoy!
    skillet chicken enchilladas