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Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada

Amazing 3-Step Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada for Busy Moms

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A simple and delicious Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada recipe perfect for busy weeknights. Made with tender chicken, flavorful enchilada sauce, and cheesy goodness—all cooked effortlessly in a slow cooker.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 15 ounce red enchilada sauce (Hatch organic is gluten-free)
  • 14.5 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes (Hunt’s is gluten-free)
  • 4.5 ounce green chiles
  • 1.25 ounce gluten-free taco seasoning packet
  • 15 ounce can black beans, drained or pinto beans
  • 1 cup frozen corn or canned
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican or cheddar cheese
  • 6 small corn tortillas, cut into wedges or small gluten-free flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Add chicken and seasonings to the crockpot. Place chicken breasts, enchilada sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, and taco seasoning in the slow cooker.
  2. Cook for 4-6 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high.
  3. Shred the chicken with two forks.
  4. Add half the shredded cheese, black beans, corn, and tortillas. Top with remaining cheese.
  5. Cover and cook an additional 20-30 minutes until cheese melts.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free ingredients if needed.
  • Adjust spice level by choosing mild or hot enchilada sauce.
  • For extra flavor, top with fresh cilantro, avocado, or sour cream.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg