Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Throw everything in your slow cooker and in only 2 hours dinner is served. Not only is this recipe delicious the day you make it, but it makes killer leftovers!
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 4 hours
Total 4 hours 15 minutes
Fat 5
Carbs 48
Protein 33
Yield 6
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast
- 15 oz. canned pinto beans strained and rinsed
- 2 cups minute brown rice
- 1 large green pepper chopped
- 1 large yellow pepper chopped
- 1/2 large yellow onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 cups enchilada sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon Frank's hot sauce or apple cider vinegar
- salt to taste
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients for the chicken enchilada casserole into your slow cooker. Mix well and make sure chicken and rice are submerged under all wet ingredients.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours OR cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- When the chicken is fully cooked, remove chicken from the slow cooker and cut into small chunks. Place back into your slow cooker and mix.
- Serve with Greek yogurt, avocado, cheese, or any topping of your choice!
Tips & Notes
- The spiciness of this dish depends on how spicy your enchilada sauce is.
- We have only tested this recipe specifically with minute brown rice and no other grains.
- Feel free to add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water at the end for a saucier casserole.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g