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Slow Cooker Enchilada Chicken

Slow Cooker Enchilada Chicken - This easy-peasy recipe is sure to become a family favorite. A bright and colorful dish that tastes totally delicious. Grab your slow cooker and get cooking! 
Course Dinner, Main Course, Main Meal
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword crock pot, enchilada, slow cooker, slow cooker chicken
Servings 4
Author Pam

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 10 ounce can enchilada sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves minced or grated
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 ounce can green chilies
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/2 tsp sea or kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black or white pepper
  • cooked white, brown, or cauliflower rice

Optional Toppings

  • •shredded cheese, jalapeno slices, avocado,guacamole, salsa, tomatoes,olives, sour cream, or Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. 1.Place a slow cooker liner into your slow cooker bowl (these are so fantastic for easy clean up) into your slow cooker (love this one brand) or, if not using a liner, spray with cooking spray.

    2.Rinse chicken in cold water and place in slow cooker.

    3.Season with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and diced onion.

    4.Pour green chilies over top then pour water with the can of enchilada sauce over that.

    5.Cook on low to medium for 5 hours. Take out the chicken and shred with two forks. Place back in the slow cooker. Stir gently. Turn to high and cook another hour or two until the chicken is completely cooked.

    6.Serve over rice or cauliflower rice. Have toppings in small dishes ready for everyone to top with their favorites. Enjoy!