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Crock pot Chicken Enchilada casserole

Looking for a delicious Mexican recipe? Try this super easy Crock pot Chicken Enchilada casserole. Your favorite enchilada recipe cooked in a crock pot!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 336 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis (Rotel - 10 oz can)
  • 1 can Green enchilada sauce (28 oz can)
  • 16 ounces Monterey jack cheese (shredded)
  • 16 corn tortillas (taco size)

Instructions

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  1. Boil chicken until cooked through. Shred the chicken with 2 forks.
  2. Slice corn tortillas into quarters each using a large knife or pizza cutter.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken with the taco seasoning and diced tomatoes with green chiles and mix well. Set aside.
  4. Spray the inside of your crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.
  5. Pour a little enchilada sauce on the bottom of your crock pot, then start layering the ingredients.
  6. Cover the bottom of the crock pot with tortillas (you don't have to cover every single gap). Top the tortillas with the shredded chicken mixture. Pour enchilada sauce over the chicken.
  7. Top with shredded cheese.
  8. Continue layering tortillas, chicken, sauce, and cheese.
  9. You should have enough chicken for about 3 full layers. Top the casserole with a layer of tortillas, the rest of the enchilada sauce and cheese.
  10. Place the lid on the casserole and cook on low for 2-3 hours or on high for 1-2 hours.
  11. Cut and serve with sour cream, tomatoes, cilantro and onions.

Notes

  • Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.  

Nutrition Information

Calories 336kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 79mg (26%) Sodium 1183mg (49%) Potassium 505mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1025IU (21%) Vitamin C 8.1mg (9%) Calcium 263mg (26%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336

% Daily Value*

Calories 336kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 1183mg 49%
Potassium 505mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1025IU 21%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 9%
Calcium 263mg 26%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.