Description
Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a flavorful, hearty dish that combines tender shredded chicken, zesty enchilada sauce, and melted cheese for a comforting meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole simmers in your crockpot, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve it with a dollop of sour cream and enjoy a warm, inviting dinner that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
- Layer seasoned chicken at the bottom of the crockpot. Add black beans, corn, bell peppers, and half of the enchilada sauce.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the mixture ensuring everything is well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until chicken shreds easily with two forks.
- About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded cheese and crushed tortilla chips on top; let them melt.
- Serve hot topped with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg