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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

Delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas made with tender chicken, enchilada sauce, and cheese for a flavorful meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 cups
Calories 315 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • slow cooker

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • ½ medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups homemade enchilada sauce or jarred
  • ¼ cup sour cream plus more for serving
  • 4 pieces corn tortillas cut into strips
  • 15 ounce low-sodium black beans rinsed and drained
  • 4 ounces shredded cheese such as Mexican cheese blend, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella (about 1 cup)
  • sliced jalapeño peppers for topping
  • chopped fresh cilantro for topping

Optional Toppings

  • sliced avocado
  • crema or sour cream
  • cilantro lime rice

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, and salt and cook, stirring, until the onion has softened and browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to the slow cooker and add the enchilada sauce, sour cream, and ¼ cup water to the onion mixture and stir to combine. Fold in the beans until thoroughly coated.
  • Nestle the chicken in.
  • Cover and cook on high for about 3 to 4 hours or on low for about 6 to 7, until chicken is tender and cooked through. Shred the chicken in the pot with 2 forks.
  • Add the tortilla strips and stir, then top with the cheese, cover the slow cooker, and cook 30 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  • Once the cheese is melted, garnish with cilantro, jalapenos, and optional toppings.
  • Serve over rice if desired and top with optional sour cream, and avocado.

Notes

If using chicken breast, the WW Points are 5 pts instead of 7. Refrigerated for 4 days in an airtight container. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months and reheat it in the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 25.5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 92.5mgSodium: 862mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3.5g
Keyword chicken enchiladas, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Mexican food, slow cooker
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