Description
This Slow Cooker Enchilada Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy dish that combines tender shredded chicken with flavorful enchilada sauce, melted cheese, and savory olives. Perfect for a hassle-free weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
For the Enchilada Sauce Mixture:
- 1 can (28 ounces) enchilada sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 can (4 ounces) sliced black olives (drained, divided)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Spray the Slow Cooker: Spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray or use a slow cooker liner.
- Prepare Chicken: Arrange the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Mix Enchilada Sauce: Combine enchilada sauce, garlic powder, and cumin; pour over the chicken.
- Cook: Cook on Low for 6 hours or on High for 3 hours.
- Shred Chicken: Shred the cooked chicken using a fork.
- Prepare Tortillas: Cut the corn tortillas into strips and add them to the chicken and sauce mixture, stirring until well coated.
- Add Cheese and Olives: Mix in 1/2 cup of cheese and half of the olives; stir until combined.
- Layer Mixture: Flatten the mixture with the back of a spoon. Top with remaining cheese and olives.
- Final Cooking: Cover and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve: Spoon into serving bowls and top with sour cream and cilantro leaves.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with additional toppings like diced tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, or avocado.
- For a spicier version, consider using hot enchilada sauce or adding red pepper flakes to the chicken mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on Low or 3 hours on High
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Enchilada Chicken, Enchilada Chicken Recipe, Slow Cooker Chicken, Mexican Chicken Recipe
