crockpot chicken enchiladas

skinny taste has lots of recipes on their blog that are tasty and easy to follow, plus healthy versions of the foods i love! 

don't let the long list of ingredients for the crockpot chicken enchiladas scare you away! this is truly a quick set and forget meal! 


NEED:

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs , or chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil , or olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped **can omit if fodmap sensitive **can replace with poblano peppers
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped **can omit and/or replace with fake garlic replacement
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups homemade enchilada sauce, or 16 ounce jarred 
  • 1/4 cup sour cream, plus more for serving **can omit if dairy free or do not like sour cream 
  • 4 corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • 15 ounce can low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained 
  • 15 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 4 ounces shredded cheese, such as a Mexican cheese blend, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella (about 1 cup)
  • sliced jalapeño peppers , and chopped fresh cilantro, for topping

optional for topping and serving:

sliced avocado

crema or sour cream cilantro lime rice



DO:


  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. 

    • Add the onion, garlic, cumin, and salt and cook, stirring, until the onion has softened and browned, about 5 minutes. 

    • **Add poblano peppers if using 

  • Transfer to the slow cooker and add the enchilada sauce, sour cream (if using), and 1/4 cup water to the onion mixture and stir to combine. 

  • Fold in the beans and tomatoes until thoroughly coated.

  • Nestle the chicken in.

  • Cover and cook on high for about 3 to 4 hours or on low for about 6 to 7, until chicken is tender and cooked through. 

  • Shred the chicken in the pot with 2 forks.

  • Add the tortilla strips and stir, then top with the cheese, cover the slow cooker. 

  • Cook 30 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

  • Once the cheese is melted, garnish with cilantro, jalapenos, and optional toppings.

  • Serve over rice if desired and top with optional sour cream, and avocado.

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