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Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole: Comfort Food Bliss

This Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole offers comfort food bliss with minimal effort, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Boneless, skinless
  • 2 cups Enchilada Sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinsed and drained
  • 6 units Tortillas Gluten-free if needed
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers/Zucchini Chopped, optional
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped, for garnish
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Optional topping
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
For Serving
  • 1 each Fresh Avocado Sliced
  • 1/4 cup Additional Cilantro For garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by dicing the onion and bell peppers into small pieces. Rinse and drain the black beans to remove excess sodium. If you're using fresh chicken breasts, ensure they are trimmed of any excess fat.
  2. In the slow cooker, start by placing a layer of gluten-free tortillas at the bottom. Layer this with bits of chicken, followed by a generous drizzle of enchilada sauce, a handful of black beans, and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese. Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, ensuring the top layer finishes with cheese.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low heat for approximately 5 hours. You'll know it's ready when the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese on top is bubbly.
  4. For an added touch of texture, you might want to broil the casserole briefly after cooking. Transfer the top layer to an air fryer or a preheated oven and broil for about 3–5 minutes until the cheese is golden.
  5. Once cooked, carefully scoop out portions of the casserole onto plates, serving warm with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the casserole with different veggies or cheese to suit your taste.

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