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crockpot enchilada casserole
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Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Chicken Enchilada Casserole has layers of tender chicken, zesty enchilada sauce, melted cheese, and tortillas, all coming together to create a fiesta of flavors.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken enchilada casserole
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 364kcal

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
  • 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

Serving: 1grams | Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 858mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g
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