Description
This Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas Casserole is a comforting and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in enchilada sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, and green chiles. Combined with corn, black beans, and tortillas, then topped with melted cheese, this dish makes for a flavorful and cheesy Mexican-inspired meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 15 ounces red enchilada sauce
- 14.5 ounces fire-roasted tomatoes
- 4.5 ounces green chiles
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup black beans (optional, estimated from the instructions)
- 6 small corn tortillas, cut into wedges
- 1 cup shredded cheese (divided)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour in the red enchilada sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, and add the taco seasoning.
- Cook Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Shred Chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker pot to mix it with the sauce thoroughly.
- Mix Casserole Components: Add half of the shredded cheese, black beans, frozen corn, and tortilla wedges into the shredded chicken mixture. Stir gently to combine everything well.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly over the top of the casserole mixture. Cover the slow cooker again.
- Final Cooking: Cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until the cheese has melted and the casserole is heated through. Serve warm.
Notes
- Black beans are included as per instructions but were not originally listed; canned black beans drained and rinsed are recommended.
- You can use a mix of cheeses like cheddar and Monterey Jack for extra flavor.
- For a spicier dish, add jalapeños or extra green chiles.
- Serve with toppings like sour cream, cilantro, or avocado slices if desired.
- Use corn tortillas to keep the dish gluten-free.
