Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food dish that combines tender chicken, flavorful enchilada sauce, and layers of tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 can enchilada sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, diced onion, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Layer the bottom of the slow cooker with 3 tortillas, torn into pieces.
- Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add diced jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with beef or beans for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg