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    Home » Entree » Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas Casserole

    Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas Casserole

    Posted on January 15, 2019 By Beth Neels

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    What is a girl to do when she is craving Chicken Enchiladas but she doesn’t have the ambition to make them? Why come up with an awesome, easy recipe for Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole, of course!

    crockpot chicken enchilada in gray bowl with yeloow flowers

    You know how sometimes, well I guess a lot of times, great ideas or inventions are born from a humans’ laziness? I mean look at the wheel! The guy who invented the wheel was sick of carrying loads of stuff in his arms, and thought it would be handy to have something he could push or pull, to haul greater quantities than he could with his arms! ????

    So it is with this recipe! I had been seeing enchiladas in my sleep for days and knew I just had to make some! The issue was I was too lazy to make my Authentic Red Enchilada Sauce for Chicken Enchiladas!

    So I thought using the slow cooker would be the ticket to get me out of rolling enchiladas! I’m pleased to tell you it was an amazing idea! These taste just like my chicken enchiladas! You can use whatever protein you like. I happened to have leftover chicken, so I used that. You could also use a rottisserie chicken, or raw chicken, if you adjust the cooking time!

    How to make crockpot chicken enchilada casserole

    1. Add diced onion and minced jalapeño. Cook on high about 2 hours until vegetables are tender.
    2. If you are using already cooked chicken, just add a can of tomato sauce to the crockpot. Add spices.
    3. Dice chicken. Add the chicken to the sauce in the crockpot and mix. Heat for another 30 minutes to 1 hour, until chicken is heated through.
    4. Cut tortillas into bite sized squares.
    5. Add tortillas and cook for another 30 minutes, until tortilas have softened.
    6. Add cheese and cook for about 15 minutes until cheese is melty.
    tomato sauce and spices in crockpot. diced onion added to crockpot. chicken diced on yellow cuuting board. stack of corn tortillas. tortillas cut up into bite sized squares
    enchilada casserole in gray bowl garnished with sour crema and jalapeno slices

    That’s all there is to it! Easy peasy! Serve with shredded lettuce, avocado, sour cream, hot sauce, whatever you like on enchiladas! Add a can of black beans or pinto beans to stretch it even further and add more protein and fiber!

    Or make them vegetarian by adding the beans, potatoes or cheese.

    The history of enchiladas

    There is evidence of enchiladas being eaten by the Mayans! The Mayans would eat tortillas (actually a Spanish word) rolled around meats, usually fish, according toWiki! Enchiladas were first mentioned in the cookbook, “The Mexican Chef”, in 1831!

    Other delicious Mexican recipes

    • Slow Cooker Refried Beans
    • Venison Enchiladas
    • Stacked Enchiladas
    • Baked Chilaquiles
    • Turkey or Chicken Enchiladas

    Tools I Use to Make Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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    • BH&G Heritage Cookbook (has a delicious chicken enchilada recipe in it!)
    • Crockpot
    • Box Grater, for cheese
    • Chef’s knife, to cut up tortillas
    enchilada casserole in gray bowl

    I hope you enjoyed the recipe today for Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas Casserole! If you give it a try, let me know what you think in the comment section below! Thanks for stopping by today!

    Enjoy! And have fun cooking!

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    Chicken enchilada casserole in a bowl bowl.

    Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    What is a girl to do when she is craving Chicken Enchiladas but she doesn’t have the ambition to make them? Why come up with an awesome, easy recipe for Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole, of course!
    See Step by Step Photos Above!Most of our recipes have step by step photos and videos! Also helpful tips so that you can make it perfectly the first time and every time! Scroll up to see them!
    5 from 11 votes
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    Course: entree, Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 hours
    slow cook time: 3 hours
    Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 258kcal
    Author: Beth Neels
    Cost: $4

    Ingredients

    • 2 15 oz can tomato sauce
    • 2 tsp granulated garlic
    • 2 tsp ground cumin
    • 1 tsp dried coriander
    • 1 tsp chili powder, increase if you like spicy foods
    • 1 tsp salt & pepper to taste
    • 1/2 large onion, diced
    • 1/2 minced jalapeno
    • 4 cups diced cooked chicken or use a rotisserie chicken
    • 7 corn tortillas
    • 2.5 cups cheese, 1.5 cups mixed into casserole, plus 1 cup evenly spread over the top Monterey Jack, Colby, Cheddar, etc.

    Instructions

    • Place tomato sauce and spices in crockpot. Add Onion and jalapeno. Cook on high for approximately 2 hours, until the vegetable are cooked.
    • Add diced chicken, cook for another 30 minutes to 1 hour to heat chicken through.
    • Cut tortillas into bite sized pieces. Add to casserole and mix. Cook another 30 minutes until soft.
    • Mix in cheese and then top with more cheese. Cook until cheese is melted.
    crockpot, 4 qt
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    Notes

    Leftovers last, if refrigerated for 3-4 days.
    Can not be frozen.
    It is not necessary to saute onions and jalapenos first. If you do, it will cut the cooking time by at least 1 hour. For nights you are in a hurry.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 547mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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    Originally Published 6/24/2018

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    Comments

    1. Amanda

      January 17, 2019 at 8:07 pm

      5 stars
      Looks so cheesy and comforting. Love that you can make it in the crockpot too!

      Reply
      • Binky

        January 18, 2019 at 11:08 am

        Thanks so much, Amanda! It is quite delicious! Have a great weekend!

        Reply
    2. Jeannette (Jay Joy)

      January 16, 2019 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow! I never thought about cutting the tortillas INTO the crockpot! That sounds perfect. This easy recipe for Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole is right up my alley. I honestly am so busy I don’t know what to do some days. The crockpot has saved me time and time again. I will try this next week for sure!

      Reply
      • Binky

        January 17, 2019 at 9:50 am

        Hi Jeannette! So glad that you enjoyed the recipe! Let me know how you like it! Thanks!

        Reply
    3. Corina Blum

      January 16, 2019 at 8:46 am

      5 stars
      What a brilliant idea for a tasty slow cooker meal and so easy too! I really need to get my slow cooker out and try this.

      Reply
      • Binky

        January 16, 2019 at 11:08 am

        It is so easy, Corina! I think your gang will enjoy it!

        Reply
    4. Lesli Schwartz

      January 15, 2019 at 5:14 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! This looks so delicious and sounds super easy! Always love a good casserole dish, and this one with a Mexican twist looks yummy!

      Reply
      • Binky

        January 15, 2019 at 5:19 pm

        Thanks so much Lesli! I appreciate your comment!

        Reply
    5. Nikole

      January 15, 2019 at 2:38 pm

      5 stars
      Beth- I’m making this before I head out to work tomorrow! Tex-Mex dishes are our favorite! Even better that it goes in the crock pot!

      Reply
      • Binky

        January 15, 2019 at 5:19 pm

        Oh, I’m glad! Let me know how your gang likes it! Thanks Nikole!

        Reply
    6. Anna Hettick

      January 15, 2019 at 12:19 pm

      5 stars
      I have been wanting to try more slow cooker recipes like this!! Sometimes you want the flavor of something but you don’t want to take the time to make it!

      Reply
      • Binky

        January 15, 2019 at 1:54 pm

        That’s exactly correct! This is so easy! Thanks Anna!

        Reply
    7. Dannii

      January 15, 2019 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      We love enchiladas and have been making them in the slow cooker a lot. So handy!

      Reply
      • Binky

        January 15, 2019 at 1:55 pm

        That’s great! They are so easy, aren’t they Dannii? Thanks for the comment!

        Reply
    8. Mike Hultquist

      January 15, 2019 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      Most definitely easy enough! I make a baked version of this, but I’m pulling out the slow cooker next time for sure. Looks great, with LOADS of flavor!

      Reply
      • Binky

        January 15, 2019 at 1:56 pm

        Thank you Mike! I would love to your baked version, as well!

        Reply
    9. Jessica Formicola

      January 15, 2019 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      This is totally genius! My family loves enchiladas! It is so easy! I can’t wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Binky

        January 15, 2019 at 11:27 am

        Thank you Jessica! I’m glad you enjoyed it! Let me know what the family thinks!

        Reply
    10. Amy

      January 15, 2019 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      Perfect for a lazy winter day! My crockpot is my best friend through these months and this looks fanstastic!

      Reply
      • Binky

        January 15, 2019 at 11:23 am

        I love my crockpot too! How did we live without them? It’s hard to remember! Thanks Amy!

        Reply
    11. krissy

      January 15, 2019 at 10:53 am

      5 stars
      my family loves enchiladas. This fairly simple crockpot recipe is perfect for my busy schedule!

      Reply
      • Binky

        January 15, 2019 at 11:22 am

        It is very easy! Thanks Krissy! I hope the family enjoys!

        Reply

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