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Crockpot Recipes

This comforting crockpot recipe delivers tender chicken, melty cheese, and rich enchilada flavors with minimal effort. Everything cooks together in the slow cooker, making it perfect for busy nights, meal prep, or hearty family dinners. With simple ingredients and classic slow-cooked taste, this dish is warm, satisfying, and incredibly easy to prepare. Find more healthy and tasty Crockpot Recipes ideas here.

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crockpot recipes1

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups homemade or jarred enchilada sauce
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 4 corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (Mexican blend, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella)
  • Sliced jalapeños and chopped cilantro, for topping
  • Optional: sliced avocado, crema or sour cream, cilantro lime rice

Directions

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, cumin, and salt. Cook until onion softens and browns.
  • Transfer mixture to the slow cooker. Add enchilada sauce, sour cream, and water. Stir well.
  • Fold in black beans until coated.
  • Nestle chicken into the sauce.
  • Cover and cook on High for 3–4 hours or Low for 6–7 hours, until chicken is tender.
  • Shred chicken directly in the slow cooker with two forks.
  • Add tortilla strips and stir.
  • Top with cheese, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, or until cheese melts.
  • Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, and optional toppings. Serve warm, with rice if desired.
crockpot recipes
crockpot recipes

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 casserole