Chicken Enchilada Casserole has layers of tender chicken, zesty enchilada sauce, melted cheese, and tortillas, all coming together to create a fiesta of flavors. This easy-to-make casserole is a crowd-pleaser and a perfect weeknight dinner option.

Save This Recipe For Later!

I'll email it to you, so you can come back to it later!

Recipe

Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Deanne Frieders

Chicken Enchilada Casserole has layers of tender chicken, zesty enchilada sauce, melted cheese, and tortillas, all coming together to create a fiesta of flavors.

Send me this recipe!

I'll email it to you, so you can come back to it later!

5 from 1 vote

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Main Dish Recipes

Cuisine Mexican

Servings servings

Calories 364 kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ onion chopped
2 teaspoon jarred minced garlic
1 8- ounce can tomato sauce
2 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoon cumin
¾ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
8 soft corn tortillas
¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar OR colby jack cheese divided
Optional - black olives and sour cream for topping

Instructions

In a medium sized bowl combine all ingredients except tortillas, chicken broth and cheese. Stir to combine, making sure to mix the spices into the mixture. Spray a round slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
Spread half the chicken mixture in the pot. Top with 1⁄2 cup shredded cheese and 4 flour tortillas. Repeat another layer.
Pour chicken broth on top, then top with remaining cheese.
Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

This Farm Girl Cooks is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. Calories and other nutritional values vary depending on which brands were used.

💌 Did you love this recipe?Find more family friendly recipes on Pinterest @ifeedfarmers!

Comments

5 from 1 vote (1 rating without comment)

Theresa Swift says

February 05, 2020 at 8:23 am

Can this be done in an Instant Pot?
- Deanne Frieders says
  
  February 11, 2020 at 4:42 pm
  
  I would guess so Theresa. It would be similar to making a lasagna but a shorter cook time, I'm guessing. If you try it let me know!

Chicken Enchilada Bake (Slow Cooker)