Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole delivers the bold flavors of enchiladas in an easy, layered format using a slow cooker. It’s a perfect hands-off recipe ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings, combining seasoned chicken, tortillas, cheese, and enchilada sauce into a comforting one-pot meal.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 (10-ounce) cans red enchilada sauce
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
- 12 ounces corn tortillas, cut into wedges
- 2 cups shredded fiesta blend cheese, divided
Instructions
- Lightly coat the inner crock of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle with taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- In a bowl, combine the enchilada sauce and drained diced tomatoes with green chiles. Pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks.
- Stir in half of the tortilla wedges and 1 cup of shredded cheese until well mixed. Spread into an even layer.
- Top with the remaining tortilla wedges and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top.
- Cover and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and casserole is heated through.
- Serve warm, garnished with optional toppings such as sour cream, chopped cilantro, or sliced jalapeños.
Notes
- Shred the chicken while it’s still hot for easier handling and better texture.
- Layering tortillas allows them to absorb flavors and create a soft, lasagna-like consistency.
- Use your preferred cheese blend if fiesta blend is not available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
