Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

These Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas are about to become your new weeknight crush. Imagine juicy chicken wrapped in soft corn tortillas, smothered in enchilada sauce, and cooked low and slow until everything is irresistibly tender and cheesy. The best part? Your crockpot does the heavy lifting while you go about your day. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a family-pleasing dinner that tastes like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen (but we both know you didn’t).

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword casserole, slow cooker

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 15

Servings

Calories 541kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 tablespoon avocado oil or other oil
1 onion diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon sea salt
15 ounces canned tomato sauce
4 ounces cream cheese diced
1 ½ pounds cooked and shredded chicken
12 corn tortillas warmed in a skillet
2 cups enchilada sauce divided
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

Spray the inner pot to your slow cooker with cooking spray.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook for 6 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. Cook for another minute.
Add the tomato sauce and cream cheese. Simmer until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken.
Pour ½ cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom of your slow cooker. If desired, heat the tortillas in a dry skillet.
Divide the chicken mixture between the tortillas and roll them up. Place the seam side down in your slow cooker.
Top with the remaining 1 ½ cups of sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.
Cover and cook over low heat for 3 to 4 hours or high heat for 1 ½ to 2 hours.

Notes

Storage

Enchiladas are best enjoyed right away, but any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for up to a month, just make sure you let them thaw overnight before reheating.

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