Let your slow cooker do the work for you tonight when you make this easy Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Recipe! Drenched in a savory sauce, slow cooked to perfection, and smothered in cheese, it’s the ultimate cozy chicken dinner! Just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep, and dinner is done!
This week go ahead and give your Taco Tuesday a high protein, low carb makeover!
With this crazy EASY crock pot chicken enchiladas recipe, you’ll get all the cheesy wonderful enchilada flavors you’re craving… and that’s all!
Flavors so audacious you won’t even miss the carbs!
Laurel writes: "So easy! Very good, thanks for sharing this recipe. My husband LOVED it"
That’s right, today you get to enjoy all your favorite chicken enchilada flavors, and you won’t even miss the tortillas!
So go ahead and conquer your enchilada cravings the EASY way. By just dumping your chicken in the crock pot… and walking away!
Just like you’ll do with this family favorite Chicken Con Queso, tasty Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken for Tacos, and flavorful peach Chipotle Crockpot Chicken.
But when your food is hot and ready… just brace yourself!
This kind of cooking has a way of attracting giant bear hugs of gratitude and the silly grins to match!
Here’s what you’ll need to get started…
Ingredients
It really does take just 5 simple ingredients to create this flavor packed crockpot chicken enchilada recipe.
- Chicken – Fresh or thawed if previously frozen.
- Enchilada Sauce – Use the recommended name brand for best flavor.
- Mexican Cheese – Shredded cheese from a bag will work just fine for this recipe.
- Mild Green Chiles – If you like it spicy, hot green chiles can be substituted.
- Garlic Salt – To add outrageous flavor.
Like so many of my easy 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Recipes, you’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to prepare this crockpot chicken with enchilada sauce masterpiece.
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Pin ItHow To Make Crockpot Enchilada Chicken
Making this chicken enchiladas crock pot recipe is going to be so EASY!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Cook your chicken in your crockpot, and then drain and discard the juices.
2. Mix up your sauce in a mixing bowl.
3. Pour the sauce over your chicken and sprinkle it with cheese, before you continue cooking.
4. Once done, serve it up and enjoy every last delicious bite!
That’s it. Just a few simple steps and you are done!
Crockpot chicken enchiladas recipes really don’t get much easier or rewarding than this!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
What To Serve With Your Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas
Create a smile factory at dinnertime when you combine this crockpot chicken enchiladas recipe with some fabulously Delicious Dinner Sides!
To kick things off, grab a big bag of tortilla chips and then go to town with this fresh homemade Blender Salsa or my tantalizing Taco Dip Recipe!
Then, you’ll want a fresh and sassy serving of Cilantro Lime Rice and some lovely Garlic Roasted Cauliflower.
Finally, finish off your dinner with some fresh baked Sweet Homemade Cornbread topped with homemade Whipped Maple Butter. YUM!
Enchilada Variations
Want to change things up a bit?
You can count on Easy Mexican Recipes like this ultra rich and decadent Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe and beefy wonderful Beef Enchiladas with Red Sauce to add even more terrific flavor to your week!
How To Store
Leftovers from this crockpot chicken enchilada recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can reheat the next day for some Easy Keto Meal Prep.
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this recipe for crockpot chicken enchiladas…
Chris writes: “Deliciousness”
Miranda writes: “Easy recipe and my husband loved it!”
Morgan writes: “Love how easy this is!”
Laurel writes: “So easy! Very good, thanks for sharing this recipe. My husband LOVED it”
Trevi writes: “Excellent recipe!”
Rebecca writes: “Such an easy dinner!”
Pam writes: “Yummy!!!”
Nancy writes: “Absolutely delicious!!”
Kari writes: “Family loved this easy to make dinner! Will do this meal again!”
Anna writes: “So delicious”
Morgan writes: “Super easy! And VERY tasty! These were delicious!”
Melissa writes: “Love this chicken”
Emily writes: “If you forget to start your crockpot in the morning (like me), this works in the instant pot! Combine all ingredients except cheese and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes. Let manually vent for 5 minutes and then release steam. Add cheese and mix in a little corn starch to thicken up the sauce.”
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Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, fresh or thawed
- 10 oz. La Victoria Mild Red Enchilada Sauce, (1 can)
- 2 tsp Garlic Salt
- 4 oz. Mild Green Chiles, drained (1 can)
- 4 oz. Kraft Mexican Shredded Cheese, (1 cup)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Place chicken in crockpot and sprinkle Garlic Salt evenly over chicken.
- Cook chicken on HIGH for 3 hours, or on LOW for 6 hours. (covered)
- After 3 hours, drain juices from Crockpot.
- In a small bowl, mix together Enchilada Sauce and Green Chiles, and pour mixture over chicken.
- Sprinkle Mexican Cheese over sauce and chicken, and cook on high for 30 more minutes (covered)
- Remove chicken from crockpot, and serve with Cilantro Lime Rice. YUM!
Notes
- How To Store: Leftovers from this crockpot chicken enchilada recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can reheat the next day for some Easy Keto Meal Prep.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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Thanks for the recipe Heidi. I made this last night but used Cotija cheese instead of the Kraft cheese. I won’t lie, this recipe is delicious and everyone at the table agreed 🙂
That sounds like a delicious twist, Nate… and I’m so glad everyone liked this!
Making this for dinner! Distracted by my kids I added the sauce and Chile’s right away. Is that going to be s problem?
Hi Crystal ~ it will still work, but the flavors will just be toned way back and the sauce will be thinner if you add everything at the beginning. When you drain the juices before adding the sauce you end up with a thicker more flavorful sauce. Hope that helps! 😉
Crock Pot Enchilada Chicken looking so delicious. I love cheese as a ingredients. I will definitely try this recipe this weekend for my friends. I have invited them for party.
Fantastic… this is the perfect dish for a dinner party!
I love the combination of chicken and cheese. I will make this dish for my kids tonight. Thank you for the great recipe 🙂
You’re very welcome… enjoy!! 😉