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Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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A delightful dish that brings the rich flavors of traditional enchiladas to the convenience of your slow cooker, featuring tender chicken, savory enchilada sauce, and layers of tortillas and cheese.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce (GF if needed)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes (Hunt’s is GF)
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (GF if needed) or homemade substitute
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (or Monterey Jack or sharp cheddar)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels (frozen or canned)
  • 6 gluten-free tortillas or corn tortillas, sliced into strips
  • Optional: 8 oz cream cheese for extra creaminess
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spray your slow cooker with nonstick spray if desired.
  2. Add the Chicken Breasts: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Combine the Sauces: Pour in enchilada sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, diced green chiles, and taco seasoning. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on High for 3-4 hours or on Low/Medium for 4-6 hours.
  5. Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
  6. Mix in Additional Ingredients: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Stir in half of the shredded cheese, black beans, and corn.
  7. Add Tortilla Strips: Gently mix in the sliced tortillas to combine everything thoroughly.
  8. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
  9. Melt the Cheese: Cover and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through.
  10. Optional Creaminess: If desired, add cream cheese during this final step for extra creaminess.
  11. Serve: Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

This casserole is versatile; feel free to adapt ingredients to your dietary needs.

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