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Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole for Easy Family Dinners

This Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole is an easy and flavorful dish perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Sauce
  • 2 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Thawed for even cooking
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Red Enchilada Sauce Can substitute with green enchilada sauce
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles Drain well
For the Tortilla Layer
  • 10 slices Corn Tortillas Can substitute with flour tortillas
  • 2 cups Fiesta Blend Shredded Cheese

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Start by spraying the interior of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
  3. Sprinkle taco seasoning, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
  4. Pour the red enchilada sauce over the seasoned chicken.
  5. Add the drained diced tomatoes with green chiles.
  6. Cover the crockpot with its lid and set it to cook on low for 4-5 hours.
  7. While the chicken is cooking, cut the corn tortillas into wedges.
  8. After cooking, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
  9. Stir in the tortilla wedges along with half of the shredded cheese.
  10. Press the chicken, cheese, and tortilla mixture down evenly.
  11. Add the remaining tortilla wedges and sprinkle the rest of the shredded cheese on top.
  12. Cover and let it cook for an additional 30 minutes on low.
  13. Let the casserole rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep and customizing with different proteins or cheese blends.

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