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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Crock Pot Meal

This easy and delicious Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Crock Pot Meal combines tender chicken, flavorful enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, and plenty of cheese, making it a perfect family-friendly dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack) Reserve 1 cup for topping.
Spices and Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For Serving
  • Tortillas For serving.
  • Chopped cilantro For garnish, optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot.
  2. Pour the enchilada sauce over the chicken.
  3. Add the black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
  2. At the end of cooking, shred the chicken in the crock pot using two forks.
  3. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese until melted and well combined.
Serving
  1. Serve the mixture in tortillas and top with the remaining cheese.
  2. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the enchilada sauce for a few hours before cooking. If you like a spicier dish, add diced jalapeños or increase the chili powder. Feel free to use rotisserie chicken to save time.