Easy Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas

Who doesn’t love chicken enchiladas?

Tender shredded chicken and cheese rolled in a tortilla and smothered in creamy spicy sauce is my idea of a perfect meal.

Using a few ready-made ingredients and just the right amount of spice, this slow cooker enchilada recipe made my family as happy as it made me! 

Remember how I said slow cooker chicken enchiladas are the EASIEST enchilada recipe? I wasn’t kidding. 

All you need to do is throw these four simple ingredients in the crock pot:

• Chicken breasts
• Cream of chicken soup
• Enchilada sauce
• Salsa

Turn the crock pot on low and cook for 7 hours or until the chicken pulls apart with a fork. The crockpot does the hard work for you while you go about your day! 

Once the chicken enchilada filling is finished cooking, you can assemble and toss the enchiladas in the oven OR skip the baking and serve right away, depending on how much time you have (and how hungry your kids are!). 

Finish in the Oven

1. Spoon the chicken into tortillas and roll tightly.
2. Lay the enchiladas in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
3. Bake in a 350 F oven for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melty and the sauce is bubbly. 

How to make chicken enchiladas without baking in the oven?

1. Mix shredded cheese into the slow cooker with the chicken during last 20 minutes of cooking.
2. Roll the mixture into warmed tortillas and serve with all your favorite fixings. Serving them this way straddles the line between “taco” and “enchilada” but they are delicious all the same! 

I love that these enchiladas aren’t completely swimming in sauce like other recipes I’ve tried.

Since the sauce is mixed in with the chicken instead of poured on top, you get the flavor and creaminess but the tortillas don’t become soggy. 

Tips and Tricks

One of my favorite things about this recipe is how easy it is to adapt and play with! There are so many ways to tinker with the recipe and serving style to suit your taste and preferences.

A few ideas for making crockpot enchiladas your own: 

•  Adjust the spiciness. Because the members of my family all have different levels of tolerance for spice, I kept the heat levels pretty mild here. If you like a little extra heat, use a spicier salsa or add a small can of chopped green chiles (or jalapenos) to the slow cooker with the chicken.
• Use your favorite tortillas. Both flour and corn tortillas taste great with this recipe. 
• Turkey enchiladas. This enchilada recipe can also be made with turkey breasts instead of chicken for something a little different. Why not give both a try? 
• Experiment with toppings. Any garnishes you love on your tacos and burritos can dress up your enchiladas as well. 

Topping Ideas

The sky is the limit when it comes to ways to top your enchiladas! Here are some garnishes and enchilada toppings my family has loved: 

• shredded lettuce
• diced tomato 
• sour cream
• chopped cilantro 
• minced onion
• Guacamole
• Pico de Gallo
• Salsa Verde
• Cilantro Lime Rice

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