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Mexican dish with beans

CrockPot Chicken Enchilada Casserole

CrockPot Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a hearty, family-friendly meal made with juicy chicken, tortillas, beans and plenty of cheesy enchilada flavor. This easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want comfort food with minimal effort.
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Course: Casserole
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 395kcal

Ingredients 
 

  • 1 large red onion diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400g) red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup frozen corn
  • 4 garlic cloves finely choppped
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeño slices chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce
  • 1 ½ pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 6 corn tortillas cut into strips
  • ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 2-3 scallions sliced, for garnishing
  • A handful fresh cilantro for garnishing

Instructions

  • Add the onion, bell pepper, kidney beans, corn, garlic, jalapeño, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper and the enchilada sauce to the base of a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir well to mix everything together.
    1 large red onion
    1 medium bell pepper
    1 can (14 oz / 400g) red kidney beans
    ½ cup frozen corn
    4 garlic cloves
    1 tablespoon jalapeño slices
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    1 teaspoon dried oregano
    ½ teaspoon salt
    ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    2 cups enchilada sauce
  • Nestle the chicken thighs into the sauce and vegetables. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
    1 ½ pound boneless
  • Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return it to the pot, along with the sour cream. Stir until combined.
    ½ cup sour cream
  • Layer in the tortilla strips, scattering them evenly over the chicken mixture then sprinkle over the cheddar cheese. Cover again and cook on high for another 30 minutes, until the tortillas soften and the cheese has melted.
    6 corn tortillas
    ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • Top with sliced scallions and fresh cilantro and serve warm.
    2-3 scallions
    A handful fresh cilantro

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Notes

  • Cut the tortillas into strips rather than layering them whole, so they mix evenly into the casserole and soften nicely.
  • Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes after cooking before serving to allow it to thicken slightly.

Nutrition

Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1033mg | Potassium: 825mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1606IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 4mg
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