Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas are a delightful fusion of tender, shredded chicken enveloped in soft tortillas, smothered in a rich, creamy sauce. Each bite bursts with flavor, combining the warmth of spices with the comforting texture of melted cheese, creating a dish that is both satisfying and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken Filling:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- For the Enchiladas:
- 8–10 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine chicken breasts, diced onions, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the chicken evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with the juices in the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, mix the enchilada sauce and sour cream until well combined.
- Spread a thin layer of the sauce mixture on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken and a sprinkle of cheese, then roll them up and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining sauce mixture over the enchiladas and top with the remaining cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the chicken filling a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to assemble the enchiladas.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use shredded rotisserie chicken for a quicker option, or swap corn tortillas for flour tortillas if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: main-dish
- Method: slow cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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