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A scoop of slow cooker chicken enchilada casserole on a white plate, showing the layers of chicken, corn, beans, and tortillas.

Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole: The Ultimate Set-and-Forget Dinner

This Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole is an easy, set-and-forget dinner! Tender shredded chicken, red enchilada sauce, beans, and corn are slow-cooked to perfection and topped with gooey melted cheese for a satisfying, family-friendly meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 3-4 breasts
  • 20 oz red enchilada sauce two 10-oz cans
  • 15 oz canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz canned corn drained
  • 4 oz canned diced green chiles drained
  • 1 oz taco seasoning one packet
  • 12 corn tortillas cut into 1-inch strips
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend divided

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart slow cooker
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons

Instructions
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. Top with the enchilada sauce, drained black beans, corn, green chiles, and taco seasoning. Stir gently to combine everything around the chicken.
  2. Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  3. Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir it into the sauce.
  4. Stir half of the tortilla strips and one cup of the cheese into the chicken mixture in the slow cooker.
  5. Top the mixture with the remaining tortilla strips and sprinkle the last cup of cheese evenly over the top. Cover and cook on HIGH for another 30 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
  6. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like sour cream, fresh cilantro, or sliced avocado.

Notes

Tip 1: For a creamier sauce, add 4 ounces of softened cream cheese when you return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
Tip 2: Lightly toasting the tortilla strips in a dry skillet before adding them helps prevent them from becoming soggy.
Tip 3: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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