Description
Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole is an easy, cheesy, gluten-free dinner packed with shredded chicken, bold enchilada sauce, black beans, and melty cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a hungry crowd!
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups red enchilada sauce (GF if needed)
1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes (Hunt’s is GF)
1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
1 packet taco seasoning (GF if needed) or homemade substitute
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (or Monterey Jack or sharp cheddar)
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup sweet corn kernels (frozen or canned)
6 gluten-free tortillas or corn tortillas, sliced into strips
Optional: 8 oz cream cheese for extra creaminess
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Spray your slow cooker with nonstick spray if desired.
Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add enchilada sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, and taco seasoning. Stir gently to combine.
Cover and cook on High for 3-4 hours or Low/Medium for 4-6 hours. You can stretch to 6-8 hours on Low if needed.
Once the chicken is tender, remove it from the slow cooker and shred with two forks (or use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment for faster shredding).
Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
Stir in half the shredded cheese, black beans, and corn.
Add sliced tortillas and gently mix.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
Cover and cook an additional 20-30 minutes until cheese is melted and everything is heated through.
If desired, add cream cheese during this final step for extra creaminess.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve!
Notes
To adjust spice levels, choose mild or hot enchilada sauce and add jalapeños if desired.
Leftovers taste great in tacos, burritos, or over nachos.
Always check labels to confirm products are gluten-free if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: : 4 hours 30 minutes (average for low setting + final cooking)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg