Crockpot Chicken with Enchilada Sauce is perfect when you're looking for an easy way to make slow cooker chicken enchilada filling or taco seasoned chicken for any Mexican dish. This is the easiest method by far!
Recipe: $8.49 | Per Serving: $1.70 | Servings: 5
By making Slow Cooker Enchilada Chicken you can get tender and flavorful chicken with no effort. Who doesn't want an easy dinner?
This super easy slow-cooked chicken is so fast to prepare that you can have it cooking in under 5 minutes. After it finishes cooking, you can shred the crockpot chicken for enchiladas together in under 30 seconds with the help of an electric mixer!
This means that you get all of that extra time in your day to do what you want. It also means you can make a big batch and keep shredded Mexican chicken on hand for various meals throughout the week, like nachos, casseroles, and soups!
Try it with our Loaded Totchos (Tater Tot Nachos) or over some Air Fryer Tortilla Chips!
Jump to:
🍯 Why This Recipe Works
- Slow cooking to perfection. You're going to love how easy this slow cooker chicken with enchilada sauce is. With so much free time on your hands, you can do the things you want and feel happy knowing that dinner is taken care of.
- Great for any meal. We love to use this chicken filling in everything from tacos to enchiladas, soups and salads too. There's endless possibilities! We eat it with our Cheesy Bean and Rice Burritos and Easy Dorito Taco Salad.
- You can make a little or a lot. Double or even triple this recipe if your crockpot can handle it. This would be great for a large party when you need a lot of extra servings.
🥘 Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
Enchilada Sauce- You will need a can of enchilada sauce. Choose your favorite. We also use enchilada sauce in our Lazy Enchiladas With Taquitos and Walking Taco Casserole.
Taco seasoning- To season the meat, you'll need some taco seasoning. Use storebought or a DIY Taco Seasoning.
Chicken Breasts- For the base of the recipe, you'll need several large chicken breasts. This will give us plenty of meat for any meal.
For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.
🔪 Instructions for Crockpot Chicken with Enchilada Sauce
Step 1: Place your chicken breasts in a crockpot.
Step 2: Top with taco seasoning.
Step 3: Pour a can of enchilada sauce over the top of your chicken.
Step 4: Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 5-6.
Step 4: Shred while it's in the slow cooker, or remove and then shred before adding it back.
Step 5: Use slow cooker shredded chicken for enchiladas, tacos, nachos, or whatever else you have in mind.
🍴 Recipe Tips
- Time-Saving Shredding Tip- Utilize a handheld mixer to shred the cooked chicken quickly. In under 30 seconds, the chicken can be perfectly shredded using just two beaters.
- Efficient Technique- Using a handheld mixer not only saves time but also reduces the number of dishes to clean. It eliminates the need to remove the chicken breasts and shred them manually with forks on a cutting board.
- Handling Extra Liquid- After cooking, don't be concerned about the excess liquid in the crockpot. As the chicken is shredded, it absorbs the liquid, which dissipates rapidly.
🐓 Shredded Chicken Uses
- Salad Variation: Create a southern-style salad by adding a zesty lime dressing to the shredded chicken, serving it atop fresh greens for a refreshing meal option.
- Innovative Potato Dish: Enhance a baked sweet potato by topping it with the seasoned shredded chicken along with other desired toppings, transforming it into a flavorful taco potato bake.
- Soup Addition: Utilize a cup of the shredded chicken in taco soup to add depth and protein, allowing you to stretch the meat across multiple servings for a hearty meal option.
- Other Culinary Creations: Experiment with incorporating the shredded taco meat into oven-baked potatoes, Dorito taco salad, or various casseroles to elevate their flavor profiles.
💭 Recipe FAQs
Absolutely! After your chicken has completely cooled, place it in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag and keep it stored until you're ready to use. Then simply let it thaw and reheat to use as desired.
Yes, you can! While the flavors of the two seasonings are both similar and different, you can use either one for this shredded chicken recipe. Just keep the flavors in mind when you go to use your chicken and look for ways to use it that will taste great (this shouldn't be a problem). 😉
Of course! Use your favorite enchilada sauce and you know that you'll love this chicken that much more! I recommend using about 1 cup or 1.5 cups of homemade sauce because that should be about the same amount as what you'd get in a can.
❤️ More Delicious Dinner Recipes
If you tried this Crockpot Chicken with Enchilada Sauce, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!
📖 Recipe
Crockpot Chicken with Enchilada Sauce
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breasts ($5.97)
- 3 Tablespoon taco seasoning ($0.54)
- 1 can (10oz) enchilada sauce ($1.98)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in slow cooker.
- Top with taco seasoning, evenly sprinkling it over the breasts.
- Pour the enchilada sauce over the top.
- Cook on low or 7-8 hours or on high for 5-6 hours.
- Shred chicken and serve/use as desired.
Comments
No Comments