Description
Get ready to dig into one of the most comforting dishes you can make with almost no effort – these Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas are cheesy, saucy, and packed with slow-simmered flavor. Perfect for quick dinner ideas, cozy weeknight meals, or food ideas for a crowd, this easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into something truly satisfying. With juicy chicken, melty cheese, and bold Mexican flavors layered together, this is a must-have on your list of easy dinner recipes and meal prep favorites. Whether you’re serving it up as a healthy snack alternative or looking for family-friendly breakfast ideas (yes, you can eat enchiladas for brunch too), this dish hits the spot every time.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups red enchilada sauce
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
8 flour or corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
1/2 cup sliced black olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
2. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken and pour in 1 cup of enchilada sauce.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
4. Shred chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and mix it into the sauce.
5. Layer torn tortillas, shredded chicken, additional enchilada sauce, and cheese in the slow cooker.
6. Repeat layers, finishing with cheese on top.
7. Cover and cook on LOW for an additional 30–45 minutes until cheese is melted.
8. Garnish with black olives and chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
Warming tortillas before layering prevents them from tearing.
For a spicier version, use medium or hot enchilada sauce and add diced jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: easy dinner, comfort food, slow cooker recipe, chicken enchiladas, crockpot, quick dinner, food ideas