Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas

Being of mom of 8, crock pot recipes save dinnertime and this Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas is a favorite. This recipe is so easy as everything is cooked easily in the crockpot for a crowd pleasing meal.

If you have made Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Enchiladas then you care going to love making these Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas.

Why We Love Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole

We love making enchiladas because of the variety of ways that they can be made. This slow cooker recipe is easy as I can easily cook everything in the slow cooker which makes dinnertime a breeze.

The chicken is so flavorful because it cooks in the delicious sauce. It is the Perfect Chicken Enchiladas every time with only a few staple ingredients.

Ingredients

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – You can also make this recipe with chicken thighs
• Black Beans – Drained and rinsed beans. Feel free to use beans of your choice
• Red Enchilada Sauce – We like using medium but you can use mild if you do not want it to spicy
• Medium Diced Onion – If you are out, see Best Onion Substitute
• Cloves Garlic, minced – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves. You can also substitute with garlic powder.
• Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend– We like shredding cheddar cheese ourselves from bulk cheese as it melts easily
• Flour Tortillas – Cut into 1-inch strips

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Variations Ideas

• Enchilada Sauce – Feel free to substitute the red enchilada sauce for Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce or Green Enchilada Sauce. You can also use taco sauce or tomato sauce.
• Chicken – This is a great recipe to use leftover cooked chicken or you can even use rotisserie chicken. You can even make it with cooked ground beef.
• Tortillas – Whole Wheat tortillas can also be used.
• Seasoning – We often use our Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe for an easy substitute. Add in ½ teaspoon of oregano for even more favor.
• Bell Peppers – Green or red bell peppers is a great addition to these slow cooker chicken enchiladas.

How to Make Chicken Enchiladas in the Crock Pot

Step 1 – Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.

Step 2 – In a bowl, mix together black beans, enchilada sauce, green chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 3 – Pour this mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on Low for 5-6 hours or on High for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds.

Step 4 – Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken mixture to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.

Step 5 – Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese.

Step 6 – Scatter the tortilla strips over the top of the mixture. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the tortilla strips.

• Step 7 – Cover and cook on High for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tortilla strips have softened slightly.
• Step 8 – Serve hot, with optional toppings if desired and enjoy!  

Expert Tips

• Cooking Enchiladas – Cooking time will vary when making the chicken enchiladas in the slow cooker. We usually cook on low but you can also cook on high for 2-3 hours if desired.
• Sauce Consistency – This dish tends to be a bit saucy, mainly because of the enchilada sauce. If you prefer a thicker texture, you might want to start with less sauce and adjust as it cooks to get the consistency you like.
• Tortilla Strips – Adding the tortilla strips at the end prevents them from becoming too soggy. If you like a bit more texture, you can lightly toast the strips in a dry skillet before adding them to the crock pot.
• Shredding Chicken – The chicken should be tender enough to shred easily after cooking. If you find it difficult to shred, give it a little more time in the slow cooker to ensure it’s fully cooked and tender. A longer cooking time on low will yield more tender, easy-to-shred chicken. Shred the chicken with two forks, or learn How to Shred Chicken with a mixer.

What to Serve with Chicken Enchiladas?

These crockpot chicken enchiladas are a complete meal but we like to add these side dishes.

• Mexican Rice
• Easy Crockpot Refried Beans Recipe
• Slow Cooker Black Beans
• Homemade Salsa Recipe and Tortilla Chips

We even like to add toppings for even more flavor such as slice black olives, Easy Guacamole Recipe with Salsa, sour cream, fresh cilantro, slice jalapenos, chopped green onions, or diced avocados.

For even more ideas, check out What to Serve with Enchiladas.

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