Easy and Delicious Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Filling
A simple and flavorful Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Filling that’s perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Start by placing the chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot. Season with salt and pepper.
- Dice the onion into small pieces and add to the chicken.
- Sprinkle the cumin and garlic powder over the top, then toss gently.
- Pour the enchilada sauce over the chicken and onions, covering them completely.
- Set the crockpot on low for 360-420 minutes or high for 180-240 minutes.
- Remove the chicken once cooked and shred it with forks, then return it to the pot.
- Serve warm with tortillas, rice, or salads.
Notes
For a thicker filling, save some sauce to add before serving. Adjust spice level with additional chili powder or jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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