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Cheese Chicken Enchiladas Crock Pot Recipe

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Description

Cheese chicken enchiladas is a classic Mexican dish that can be made in a variety of different ways. This version of the dish is made in a slow cooker, making it a great dish for busy days. It's made with layers of tortillas, chicken, cheese, and enchilada sauce, and is cooked in a slow cooker until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through. The end result is a delicious and comforting dish that's sure to please.

Prep Time

This cheese chicken enchiladas crock pot recipe takes about 15 minutes to prepare. You'll need to cook the chicken and mix together the enchilada sauce, then assemble the layers of tortillas, chicken, cheese, and enchilada sauce in the slow cooker. Once the ingredients are layered, you can set the slow cooker to low and cook for 4-5 hours.

Cook Time

Once the ingredients are assembled, this cheese chicken enchiladas crock pot recipe will take 4-5 hours to cook in the slow cooker. The chicken will be cooked through and the cheese will be melted and bubbly. Once the dish is done cooking, you can serve it up with a side of Mexican rice, beans, or other sides.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar)
  • 1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
  • 8-10 small flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease the inside of the slow cooker.
  2. Mix together the enchilada sauce and 1 cup of cheese in a small bowl.
  3. Layer 4 tortillas in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. Spread half of the chicken over the tortillas.
  5. Spread half of the cheese-enchilada sauce mixture over the chicken.
  6. Repeat the layers of tortillas, chicken, and cheese-enchilada sauce.
  7. Top the last layer of tortillas with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
  8. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
  9. Serve with Mexican rice, beans, or other sides.

Equipment

To make this cheese chicken enchiladas crock pot recipe, you'll need a slow cooker, a small bowl, and a spoon or spatula for stirring. You'll also need a cutting board and knife to chop the chicken and shred the cheese.

Notes

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a larger group. If you're cooking for a smaller group, you can also half the recipe and cook it in a smaller slow cooker. You can also switch up the type of cheese and enchilada sauce used to make the dish.

Nutrition: Per Serving

  • Calories: 350
  • Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Protein: 21g

Recipe Tips

To make this cheese chicken enchiladas crock pot recipe even more flavorful, you can add some diced onion and bell pepper to the layers of chicken and cheese. You can also add a can of drained black beans or corn to the layers for some extra protein and fiber. To make the dish spicier, you can mix in some diced jalapeno peppers or use a spicier enchilada sauce.

This cheese chicken enchiladas crock pot recipe is a great way to make a classic Mexican dish with minimal effort. The slow cooker does all the work, so all you have to do is assemble the ingredients and let it cook. The end result is a delicious, comforting dish that's sure to please.


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