Best 6 Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Enchiladas Recipes

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Are you in need of a simple, yet fulfilling meal that can feed a crowd? Look no further than crock pot shredded chicken enchiladas! This Mexican-inspired dish features tender, slow-cooked chicken, smothered in a flavorful enchilada sauce, and wrapped in warm tortillas. Whether you're planning a potluck or a cozy family dinner, this recipe is sure to be a hit. With just a few pantry staples and some basic cooking skills, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that will leave everyone wanting more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

6-INGREDIENT SLOW COOKER ENCHILADA CHICKEN



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This easy recipe for shredded chicken for enchiladas is totally simple, completely delicious and the perfect weeknight crockpot recipe. Plus this chicken recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free, Paleo and Whole30 compliant too!

Provided by Robyn Downs

Categories     Main Course

Time 4h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium onions (thinly sliced)
1 28-ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon mild chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Juice of 1 lime
Hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Add the sliced onions, tomato sauce, salt, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder to a 6-quart slow cooker, stirring to combine.
  • Nestle the chicken into the slow cooker, making sure it is well covered by the tomato mixture.
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7, until the sauce has thickened, the onions are soft, and the chicken is falling apart.
  • Remove the chicken and shred with two forks. Add the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker, stirring to combine.
  • Add the lime juice and additional salt if desired. Serve warm, adding hot sauce to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 kcal, Sugar 2 g, Sodium 378 mg, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 33 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHARI'S SHREDDED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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These shredded chicken enchiladas are a family favorite and easy to prepare.

Provided by HollyC

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican     Main Dishes     Enchilada Recipes     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 cup sour cream
1 cup green salsa (such as Frontera® Tomatillo)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix sour cream and salsa together in a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cooked chicken, 1 cup of the sour cream mixture, 1/2 of the Mexican cheese, and chile peppers.
  • Spoon about 1/3 cup of the mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll tortillas and place, seam sides-down, into the prepared dish. Top with remaining sour cream mixture and cheese. Cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 76.3 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 741.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

HEARTY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This slow-cooker shredded chicken enchiladas recipe is my husband and I's favorite dish. You can modify it to suit your taste, adding corn, rice or refried beans. -Jenny Miller, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h55m

Yield 2 casseroles (2 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cans (15 ounces each) enchilada sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
8 flour tortillas (6 inches)
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional toppings: Sour cream, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo and sliced avocado

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the chicken, enchilada sauce and chiles. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove chicken and shred with 2 forks. Reserve 1-2/3 cups cooking juices. Pour the remaining cooking juices into a large bowl; add the beans and shredded chicken. Coat 2 freezer-safe 8-in. square baking dishes with cooking spray; add 1/2 cup reserved juices to each., Place about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in prepared dishes. Pour remaining reserved juices over top; sprinkle with cheese. , Cover 1 dish and freeze for up to 3 months. Cover and bake second dish at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is lightly browned, about 5 minutes longer. Serve with toppings as desired., To use frozen enchiladas: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 1541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 46g protein.

CROCK POT CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Very easy to make, just put in the crock and let it simmer all day. It's almost a weekly meal around here.

Provided by wonderwoman823

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 4h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 chicken breast halves
2 (14 ounce) cans old el paso enchilada sauce
1 1/2 cups cheese (I use mexican in the bag)
8 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • 1. Start up crock pot, put just 1/4 of a can of enchilada sauce in the pot.
  • 2. Put chicken in, and pour the rest of the first can or enchilada sauce in the pot.
  • 3. Let cook on Low for 7-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours. 1 hour before you want to assemble the enchiladas, take chicken out and shred it.
  • 4. Put chicken back in crock with enchilada sauce and let simmer for about 30-60 minutes. (You don't have to do this, but it makes the chicken more flavorful because you are getting the sauce all over the chicken).
  • 5. Pre-heat oven to 350. Pull out a 9X13 pan to put the enchildadas inches Pour enchilada sauce, just enough to coat the bottom of the pan.
  • 6. Start assembling the enchiladas by scooping up some chicken and putting in the tortillas, topped with cheese.
  • 7. Roll the filled tortillas and put in to the 9X13. Keeping doing this until the chicken is all gone or the pan is filled. ( I squish a lot of enchiladas in one pan).
  • 8. Pour remaining enchilada sauce on top and top with remaining cheese.
  • 9. Put in to preheated oven for 20 minutes. Just enough to warm all the way through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.5, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 1070.6, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 12.6

CROCK POT SHREDDED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This is a mixture of a bunch of different recipes that I have found that works best for me. The chicken comes out flavorful and the enchiladas are crispy and cheesy. What more can you ask for? Most of the time listed is the slow cooking time so there really isnt much work to do. Just throw it all in the crockpot and cook. I don't really measure, I kind of do things by eye, so the ingredients listed below are approximate.You will find that the chicken pretty much shreds itself! I love them, enjoy!

Provided by Kai in Rhode Island

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 8h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (uncooked)
1/2 cup of chopped onion
1/2 cup of chopped green pepper
1/2 cup of chopped red pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili
1/2 chopped mushroom (personal preference, I throw these in for the last for the last part of cooking)
salt and pepper (to taste)
6 -8 tortillas
canola oil
1 (8 ounce) can refried beans
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided (or a mixture or Jack and cheddar)
canola oil cooking spray
sour cream, for topping

Steps:

  • Place chicken in crock pot and add all crock pot ingredients.( I make sure the stewed tomatoes and veggies are on top of the chicken.).
  • Cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Turn and stir about halfway through.
  • Add mushrooms (if using)
  • Mix and stir chicken with a fork,breaking it apart ( It will shred on its own this way).
  • Chicken mixture will be saucy thats ok thats where the flavor is! I take out what I am using for the tortillas with a slotted spoon. I always have chicken leftover and I freeze the rest.
  • For Enchiladas-.
  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray 9 by 13 inch pan with canola spray (I line my pan with foil first).
  • Heat canola oil in a pan and fry tortillas 10 -15 seconds on each side.
  • Spread one tbls of refried beans on one half of the tortilla.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and top with shredded chicken mixture ( about 2 tablespoons, whatever you prefer.).
  • Roll or fold over.
  • Place in oven and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Top with sour cream and serve with rice. ( we use red beans and rice).

SUPER EASY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN ENCHILADA MEAT



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This is our busy family's go-to recipe for delicious chicken meat that can be used to make enchiladas, tacos, burritos, nachos, even over rice and beans. So easy to prepare, and the enchilada sauce is to die for. I normally put this together at lunch and serve it after work. Use in your favorite Mexican recipes. Pork or beef can be substituted for the chicken.

Provided by Kari Shifflett

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 8h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
⅓ cup chili powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 clove garlic
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Blend chicken broth, tomatoes, chili powder, flour, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and cayenne pepper in a blender until smooth.
  • Put chicken breast in bottom of a slow cooker; pour blended enchilada sauce over the chicken.
  • Cook on Low 8 to 9 hours (or 4 to 6 hours on High). Shred the chicken with 2 large forks and stir into the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 23.4 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 359.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Tips:

  • For a smoky flavor, use chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in place of the chili powder.
  • Add a can of black beans or corn to the chicken mixture for a more hearty enchilada.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the filling, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso fresco.
  • Top the enchiladas with your favorite enchilada sauce, sour cream, and guacamole.
  • For a crispy topping, sprinkle some crushed tortilla chips on top of the enchiladas before baking.

Conclusion:

Crock-Pot Shredded Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious and easy meal that can be made ahead of time. They are perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or for a potluck. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give Crock-Pot Shredded Chicken Enchiladas a try.

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