Crockpot Enchilada Casserole
This Crockpot Enchilada Casserole layers rice, chicken, black beans, and a mix of diced vegetables simmered in enchilada sauce, resulting in a hearty and flavorful dish. The rice cooks directly in the crockpot with broth and sauce, absorbing rich flavors alongside tender chicken. Melting shredded cheddar cheese and adding frozen corn towards the end provides a creamy texture and a sweet crunch, while toppings like sour cream and avocado add a fresh finish. It offers a convenient slow-cooked option for a satisfying meal with complementary flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 small zucchini diced
- 1 red pepper diced
- 1 green pepper diced
- 1/2 large red onion diced
- 1 cup carrot diced
- 15.25 oz black beans 1 can rinsed and drained (I used Kroger
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 16 oz enchilada sauce divided, 2 cups, mild red
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast I used Simple Truth Organic
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup corn frozen
toppings:
- tortilla chips
- cheese shredded
- sour cream
- avocado
- cilantro
- green onion
- lime etc, wedges
Instructions
- In a cold crockpot, stir together rice, chicken broth, zucchini, red peppers, green peppers, red onion, carrot, black beans, cumin, 1/2 cup enchilada sauce, and salt and pepper. Top with chicken, more salt, and pepper. Pour over another 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce, cover, and cook on high for 3 hours.
- Stir after 2 hours and check rice doneness. After 2 hours, adjust the cooking time until rice is just finished cooking.
- To finish, remove chicken and shred. Replace back into the crockpot. Stir in another cup of enchilada sauce {if desired}, shredded cheese and frozen corn. Switch crockpot to low, cover and cook another 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve and top with any desired toppings.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 487
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 487kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1283mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 1002mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 6060IU | 121% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 76% |
| Calcium | 206mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.