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Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 28-ounce can red enchilada sauce
  • 10 corn tortillas cut into strips
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 small zucchini diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional toppings: chopped fresh cilantro sliced jalapeños, sour cream, diced avocado

Instructions
 

  • Lightly grease the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle with ground cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  • Add the diced red bell pepper, diced zucchini, black beans, corn kernels, and pour the enchilada sauce over the top.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker, shred them using two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  • Add the tortilla strips to the slow cooker and stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture and stir until melted and well incorporated.
  • Flatten the mixture evenly in the slow cooker and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Cover and cook on low for an additional 30-40 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the casserole warm, garnished with optional toppings such as chopped fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, sour cream, or diced avocado.

Notes

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 6 hours 30 minutes (low) or 3 hours 30 minutes (high) | Total Time: 6 hours 50 minutes (low) or 3 hours 50 minutes (high)
Kcal: Approximately 400 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings
Keyword CROCKPOT CHICKEN, ENCHILADA