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Chicken Enchilada Crockpot Casserole

A delicious chicken enchilada casserole made perfectly in the crockpot. A great addition to take to potlucks, tailgates, or weekend nights when friends are gathered for a Mexican meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12 1 cup servings

Equipment

  • 1 crockpot
  • 1 crockpot liner
  • 1 chef's knife and cutting board
  • 1 set Measuring cups/spoons
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, in thin 1" strips
  • 15 small yellow corn tortillas white corn tortillas contain gluten, but may be used
  • 1 14 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 C frozen corn OR 1 14 oz can corn, drained
  • 1 small red pepper, diced
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 3 C mild salsa OR enchilada sauce
  • 1 4 oz. can green chilies, optional
  • 3 T taco seasoning OR 1 oz. package
  • 1 T chili powder
  • 1/2 t black pepper
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 4 C Monterrey jack cheese, grated

TOPPINGS

  • sour cream
  • sliced green onions
  • cilantro
  • fritos or tortilla chips

Instructions
 

  • Add a liner to the crockpot.
  • Measure all ingredients.
    ingredients for Chicken Enchilada Crockpot Casserole
  • Slice boneless, skinless chicken strips into 1" long strips.
  • Add chicken to a large mixing bowl and stir in taco seasoning, chili powder, salt and pepper. Marinate for 30 minutes or longer in the fridge.
  • Drain and rinse black beans.
  • Drain corn if canned corn is being used.
  • Chop red onion and peppers.
  • Add onion, pepper, black beans, green chilies, if using, and corn to the chicken.
    Chicken enchilada crockpot casserole filling
  • Add 1/3 of the salsa OR enchilada sauce in the bottom of the crockpot.
  • Top with 5 corn tortillas.
  • Add 1/3 of the chicken mixture into an even layer.
  • Top with 1 C salsa.
  • Add layer of 1 C grated cheese.
  • Continue layers, ending with cheese.
  • Turn crockpot on low for 5-6 hours.
  • Serve with whichever toppings desired: sour cream, cilantro, frito chips, tortilla chips, and/or sliced green onions.
    Plate of chicken enchilada crockpot casserole

Notes

A delicious Mexican chicken enchilada casserole in the crockpot that will be loved each and every time. 
Our favorite toppings are sour cream and fritos.
Perfect for potlucks, tailgating, or celebrations where Mexican favorites are featured!
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