Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole: Easy and Indulgent Comfort Food
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker chicken enchilada casserole that’s easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can enchilada sauce
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 2 cups tortillas, cut into strips
- 2 cups shredded cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, cumin, and chili powder.
- Layer half of the tortilla strips in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, then top with half of the cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours until heated through and cheese is melted.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add bell peppers or onions to the chicken mixture.
- Serve with sour cream and fresh cilantro on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, enchilada, casserole, comfort food