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Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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  • Author: Luna
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours on High or 7 hours on Low
  • Total Time: About 4 hours 15 minutes on High or 7 hours 15 minutes on Low
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

Discover how to make a delicious Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole with this easy recipe! Perfect for a flavorful and hassle-free meal.


Ingredients

  • 454 g boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 (425 g) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup (240 ml) frozen whole kernel corn
  • 1 cup (120 g) finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) salt
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) ground cumin
  • 2 (284 g) cans medium red enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups (226 g) shredded Mexican blend cheeses, divided
  • 8 (15 cm) corn tortillas, cut in 2.5 cm pieces
  • Shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
  • Chopped fresh tomato
  • Chopped green onion
  • Sour cream


Instructions

  1. Collect all necessary items.
  2. Place the chicken, beans, corn, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker with a capacity of 3 1/2 to 4 quarts. Pour the enchilada sauce over the mixture.
  3. Secure the lid and set to cook for 3 to 4 hours on High or 6 to 7 hours on Low.
  4. Use two forks to pull apart the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
  5. Mix in half of the cheese along with the tortilla pieces. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  6. Replace the lid and cook on High for an additional 30 minutes until the tortillas soften and the cheese is melted.
  7. Serve with lettuce, tomato, green onion, and a dollop of sour cream on top.

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