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slow cooker chicken enchilada casserole

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Kitchen Ready Betty
This family approved, hearty meal can be served over rice or noodles, and can also be enjoyed in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and so much more!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Servings 8
Calories 618 kcal

Equipment

  • 6 quart slow cooker/crockpot (greased or lined)
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • can opener
  • stirring spoon
  • large forks or prongs

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (19 oz) red enchilada sauce
  • ½ cup reduced fat sour cream
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes with green chiles + juice
  • 2 (15 oz) cans black beans drained and rinsed
  • 7 oz reduced fat shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • optional toppings: green onions, jalapeños, queso sauce, additional sour cream, tortilla strips, cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Grease or line crockpot.
  • Add enchilada sauce, sour cream, water, seasonings; stir to combine.
  • Add diced tomatoes (with juice from can) and drained black beans; stir.
  • Tuck chicken into sauce so that it's mostly covered.
  • Slow cook on low for 6-7 hours (preferred) or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • 30 minutes before it's finished cooking, use forks or prongs to shred the chicken; add shredded cheese.
  • Cook on low 30 additional minutes. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Notes

While this recipe can be cooked on high for 3-4 hours, cooking it on low for 6-7 creates much more tender, flavorful chicken.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Can also be frozen in freezer safe packaging for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 618kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 55gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 1225mgPotassium: 2135mgFiber: 18gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 816IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 459mgIron: 7mg
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