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Slow cooker green enchilada chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Here’s a simple recipe to get you started:
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (10-12 ounces) green enchilada sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Flour or corn tortillas (for serving)
Instructions:
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, mix the green enchilada sauce, chicken broth, green bell pepper, onion, corn, black beans, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Cooking times can vary depending on your slow cooker, so adjust accordingly.
- About 30 minutes before serving, shred the cooked chicken using two forks. You can do this right in the slow cooker.
- If desired, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the chicken mixture and cover until the cheese is melted.
- Serve the slow cooker green enchilada chicken in tortillas, topped with chopped cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.
- Enjoy your flavorful green enchilada chicken!
Feel free to customize this recipe to your liking. You can add more or less of the ingredients to suit your taste. It’s a versatile dish that can be served in tortillas, over rice, or with a side of salad.