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A vibrant dish featuring layers of shredded chicken, melted cheese, and rich enchilada sauce in a rustic ceramic casserole dish, garnished with fresh cilantro and sliced olives, showcasing a colorful and cheesy Mexican-inspired meal with a textured, bubbly top.

Hearty Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole Delight

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This crockpot chicken enchilada casserole is a flavorful and filling dish featuring shredded chicken, cheesy layers, and zesty enchilada sauce, all cooked effortlessly in a slow cooker for a weeknight family favorite.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 can sliced black olives
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, sour cream, onions, and cilantro.
  2. Lightly grease the crockpot with olive oil and layer four tortillas at the bottom.
  3. Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas.
  4. Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheeses and sliced olives.
  5. Repeat layering with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, cheese, and olives.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until hot and bubbly.
  7. Garnish with additional cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add jalapeños for extra spice.
  • You can substitute with Greek yogurt for sour cream.
  • Serve with Spanish rice or a simple salad.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Comfort Food

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg