Description
A comforting and easy crockpot chicken enchilada casserole that is perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 packet taco seasoning (gluten-free if needed) or homemade substitute
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (or Monterey Jack or sharp cheddar)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (frozen or canned)
- 6 gluten-free tortillas or corn tortillas, sliced into strips
- Optional: 8 oz cream cheese for extra creaminess
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker with nonstick spray if desired.
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add enchilada sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, and taco seasoning. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on High for 180-240 minutes or on Low/Medium for 240-360 minutes. You can stretch cooking time to 360-480 minutes on Low if needed.
- Once the chicken is tender, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Stir in half of the shredded cheese, black beans, and corn.
- Add the sliced tortillas and gently mix everything together.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
- Cover and cook an additional 20-30 minutes until cheese is melted and everything is heated through.
- If desired, add cream cheese during this final step for extra creaminess.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve!
Notes
For a creamier blend, add cream cheese near the end of cooking. You can also add other ingredients like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crockpot, enchilada, chicken, casserole, easy dinner, comfort food