Homestyle Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole

This delicious Homestyle Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole is an easy and comforting meal, perfect for a cozy night in. Layers of chicken, tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheese are cooked to perfection in your slow cooker.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 15

Servings 6 people

Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

Slow Cooker (6-quart or larger)
Medium Bowl

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs cut into 1-inch pieces or shredded
1 can (28 ounce) Red Enchilada Sauce
1 can (10 ounce) Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles (Rotel) undrained
1 Medium Onion chopped
1 can (4 ounce) Sliced Black Olives drained (optional)
10-12 Corn Tortillas torn into 1-inch pieces (or flour tortillas)
2 cups Shredded Cheese Cheddar and Monterey Jack blend

Optional Toppings

Sour cream
fresh cilantro
avocado slices
pickled jalapeños

Instructions

Preparation

If using raw chicken, cut it into 1-inch pieces; if using cooked chicken, shred or dice it.
In a medium bowl, combine the enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and chopped onion. Stir in drained black olives if desired.

Assembly

Pour approximately 1/2 cup of the sauce mixture into the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
Arrange about a third of the torn tortillas over the sauce.
Spread half of the chicken pieces over the tortillas, then spoon a third of the remaining sauce mixture over the chicken.
Sprinkle about a third of the shredded cheese over the chicken and sauce.
Repeat the tortilla, chicken, sauce, and cheese layers once more.
Top with the remaining tortillas, followed by the rest of the sauce mixture and the remaining cheese.

Cooking & Serving

Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the casserole is bubbly with melted cheese.
Let the casserole rest for 10-15 minutes before serving for easier scooping. Serve with optional toppings as desired.

Notes

For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce mixture. You can also customize your toppings with a variety of fresh ingredients like salsa or guacamole.