Description
A warm, cheesy, layered dish that fills your home with the ultimate comfort—this Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a hands-off, flavor-packed dinner winner. Whether you’re in need of an easy recipe, quick weeknight dinner, or hearty food idea, this dish delivers. Corn tortillas, tender chicken, bold enchilada sauce, and melty cheese come together in a slow cooker to create one of the best dinner ideas for busy days. It’s also great for meal prep and family gatherings. This is the kind of comfort food that tastes like a hug in a bowl!
Ingredients
2 cups shredded chicken
8 corn tortillas, cut into halves or quarters
2 cups red enchilada sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/3 cup sliced black olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Prepare your cooked chicken by shredding it into bite-sized pieces.
2. Cut corn tortillas into halves or quarters for easier layering.
3. Lightly spray the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick spray.
4. Spread a spoonful of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the cooker.
5. Add a layer of tortillas, followed by shredded chicken, sauce, and cheese.
6. Repeat the layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with a generous layer of cheese.
7. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
8. Once done, top with sliced black olives and chopped cilantro.
9. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.
10. Serve warm with your favorite toppings like sour cream, avocado, or salsa.
Notes
Use corn tortillas instead of flour for the best texture in slow cooking.
Let the dish sit for 10 minutes before serving—it helps the layers hold together.
Add sliced jalapeños or pepper jack cheese for extra heat and kick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken enchilada casserole, slow cooker dinner, easy recipe, comfort food