In this slow cooker chicken enchilada casserole, the tender chicken thighs almost shred themselves. With black beans, corn, and tortillas in a flavorful sauce, this dish is plenty cheesy and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1 can black beans , 15-ounce
- 1 cup corn
- 0.5 cups onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 cans enchilada sauce , 10-ounce
- 1 package Mexican blend cheese , 8-ounce
- 8 corns tortillas , 6-inch
- iceberg or Romaine lettuce
- fresh tomato
- chopped green onion
- sour cream
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Combine chicken, beans, corn, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin in a 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Cover with enchilada sauce.
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3
Cover and cook for 3 to 4 hours on High or 6 to 7 hours on Low.
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4
Shred chicken in the slow cooker using two forks.
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5
Stir in half the cheese and the tortillas. Top with remaining cheese.
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6
Cover and cook on High until tortillas are softened and cheese is melted, 30 minutes.
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7
Top servings with lettuce, tomato, green onion, and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
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