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Simple Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

This recipe takes very little effort with the slow cooker doing the heavy lifting. You'll enjoy juicy chicken with some spice and delicious flavors.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours 15 minutes
Total Time4 hours 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: cheese, chicken, chicken breast, enchiladas, Mexican food, salsa, tortillas
Servings: 4
Calories: 442kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 jar mild salsa 16 ounces
  • 1 can enchilada sauce 19 ounces
  • 1 cup reduced fat Mexican cheese divided
  • 8 flour tortillas

Instructions

  • Put chicken breast in slow cooker and top with jar of salsa. Allow to cook on low for 4-5 hours
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • Spray 13 x 9 pan with cooking spray
  • Shred chicken with forks and place in large mixing bowl
  • Add in 3/4 cup of the enchilada sauce and 1/2 cup of the cheese and combine
  • Fill each tortilla with chicken filling, roll up and place seam side down in the dish
  • Pour remaining enchilada sauce on the top and then top with 1/2 cup cheese
  • Place in the oven for 15 minutes and serve

Notes

Each enchilada is 221 calories with 24c/5f/20p