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Close-up of shredded white meat chicken, black beans, and corn in a glossy red sauce for a Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole with Melty Monterey Jack and Sharp Cheddar

This Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole features shredded chicken, black beans, and corn in a glossy red sauce, topped with a thick, bubbly layer of melted Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar cheese for a perfect weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 425
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Ingredients
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breasts Boneless, skinless (907g)
  • 28 oz Red Enchilada Sauce Glossy, high-quality (794g)
  • 15 oz Black Beans Rinsed and drained (425g)
  • 1.5 cups Yellow Corn Frozen or canned (250g)
  • 10 Corn Tortillas Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1.5 cups Monterey Jack Cheese Shredded (170g)
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Shredded (113g)
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped (15g)
  • 4 Green Onions Sliced into rings

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart Slow Cooker White ceramic insert recommended for visual appeal.
  • 1 Chef's Knife For chopping cilantro and green onions.

Method
 

Slow Cooking the Base
  1. Place chicken in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper. Cover with half the enchilada sauce.
  2. Layer black beans and corn over the chicken. Cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
Finishing the Dish
  1. Shred the chicken and return to the pot with remaining sauce and tortilla pieces. Fold gently to combine.
  2. Top with a thick layer of both cheeses. Cook on HIGH for 20-30 minutes until bubbly and golden-brown.
  3. Scatter chopped cilantro and green onion rings over the melted cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcalProtein: 36gFat: 18gFiber: 7g

Notes

For extra texture, toast the tortilla pieces before adding them.
Use a hand mixer to shred chicken quickly directly in the pot.
Keyword cheesy chicken casserole,Crockpot Enchiladas,Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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