This Chicken Enchilada Crock Pot Meal delivers all the classic enchilada flavor without the rolling or baking. With just a few pantry ingredients and minimal prep, this cheesy, saucy, protein-packed dish practically cooks itself while you go about your day.
The first time I made this recipe, I was shocked by how easy it was. Just toss in the chicken, enchilada sauce, beans, corn, and a few seasonings. By the time dinner rolled around, the house smelled like a Tex-Mex fiesta—and the chicken was fall-apart tender.
Shred it, stir in some cheese, and serve over rice or scoop it up with tortilla chips. It also makes killer enchilada bowls, burritos, or even baked nachos.
Whether you’re cooking for your family or need an easy meal prep idea, this slow cooker enchilada chicken recipe is a true set-it-and-forget-it dinner. No tortillas needed, just big flavor and satisfied bellies.
PrintChicken Enchilada Crock Pot Meal – Cheesy, Easy & Crowd-Pleasing
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Description
Cheesy, saucy chicken enchilada filling slow-cooked to perfection. Serve over rice, in bowls, or as burrito filling.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (15 oz) can red enchilada sauce
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn
1 small onion, diced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Place chicken in slow cooker with enchilada sauce, beans, corn, onion, and spices.
2. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4.
3. Shred chicken with two forks and return to pot.
4. Stir in cheeses until melted and creamy.
5. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
Use green enchilada sauce for a twist.
Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
Great for tacos, burritos, nachos, or meal prep bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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