One-pan dinner
Enchiladas in a skillet, because nobody is hand-rolling tortillas at eight at night.
You want enchiladas but not the assembly line of filling and rolling after a long practice.
Everything simmers together in one pan, the cheese melts under a lid, and a dollop of sour cream makes it feel like you fussed.
Ingredients
post-practice chicken enchilada skillet starts with the groceries below, plus a realistic 12 minutes to finish (plus earlier prep) window.
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 8 corn tortillas, cut in strips
- 1.5 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
How to Make It
Get post-practice chicken enchilada skillet hot, sorted, and ready before the kitchen fills with shoes and bags.
- Add the enchilada sauce, chicken, and black beans to a skillet over medium.
- Stir in the tortilla strips and simmer 5 minutes until they soften and the sauce is hot.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the top, cover, and cook 3 minutes until it melts.
- Take it off the heat and dollop with sour cream and cilantro.
Do the Slow Part Early
Shred the chicken before practice so the skillet comes together in one pan.
- Cook and shred the chicken in the morning, or use a rotisserie bird
- Cut the tortillas into strips ahead
- Open and drain the beans early
Store and Reheat
It reheats like a casserole; cover it so the tortillas stay soft, not rubbery.
- Microwave 2 to 3 minutes, covered, stirring once
- Or reheat in a covered skillet over low with a splash of sauce
- Keeps 3 days in the fridge
- Serve with: Mexican rice, sliced avocado, lime wedges
Make It Fit Tonight
Small Tweaks That Help This Dinner Land
Use green sauce
Swap in salsa verde for a brighter, tangier version.
Make it beefy
Browned ground beef stands in for the chicken.
Add a crunch
Top with crushed tortilla chips just before serving.
Turn up the heat
Stir in diced green chiles or a pinch of cayenne.
Pack tomorrow's lunch
It reheats well in a thermos for a warm midday meal.
Plan The Next Step
Plan a week of easy wins
Use the planner to slot quick skillet dinners like this into the nights you have no patience left.