Description
This Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a comforting family meal. Layers of tender chicken, flavorful enchilada sauce, beans, corn, and cheese come together in a slow cooker to create a satisfying Tex-Mex inspired casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce:
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce (GF if needed)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes (Hunt’s is GF)
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 packet taco seasoning (GF if needed) or homemade substitute
Fillings:
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (or Monterey Jack or sharp cheddar)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (frozen or canned)
- 6 gluten-free tortillas or corn tortillas, sliced into strips
- Optional: 8 oz cream cheese for extra creaminess
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker: Spray your slow cooker with nonstick spray if desired.
- Add chicken and sauce: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add enchilada sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, and taco seasoning. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on High for 3-4 hours or Low/Medium for 4-6 hours. Shred the chicken and return to the slow cooker.
- Add fillings: Stir in half the shredded cheese, black beans, and corn. Add sliced tortillas and gently mix. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Final cooking: Cover and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until cheese is melted. Add cream cheese for extra creaminess if desired.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite toppings like avocado, salsa, or sour cream.
- For a spicier version, add some chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole, Slow Cooker Tex-Mex Casserole, Easy Enchilada Casserole Recipe
