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A vibrant plate showcasing shredded chicken enchiladas topped with melted cheese and fresh cilantro, served with a side of colorful salsa and crispy tortilla chips on a rustic wooden table, capturing rich textures and inviting heat.

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas Dinner Delight

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This slow cooker chicken enchiladas recipe offers a delicious, hands-off way to enjoy cheesy, saucy Mexican chicken tortillas perfect for busy nights.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place cooked shredded chicken, chopped onion, cumin, chili powder, and 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into a bowl. Mix well.
  2. Spread 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla and roll them up.
  3. Layer 3 tortillas in the crock pot, then pour over 1/3 of the remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle with 1/3 of the cheeses. Repeat layers.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until heated through and bubbly.
  5. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

  • Feel free to add sliced jalapenos for extra spice.
  • You can substitute shredded cheese with mozzarella or pepper jack for different flavors.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Easy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 410 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 920mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg