I’m obsessive about these straightforward, Gradual Cooker Hen Enchiladas made casserole-style, with black beans, tortillas, my home made enchilada sauce, and cheese.

Gradual Cooker Hen Enchilada Casserole

Hen enchiladas are one in every of my favourite issues to make and eat, so naturally, this slow-cooker model hit it out of the park! I tailored it from this hen enchilada skillet recipe, utilizing boneless, skinless hen thighs, however you may also use hen breast. I served it over cilantro lime rice and topped it with avocado and a few crema. It was a success with my household and really easy to make.

Hen Enchilada Casserole Elements

• Hen: Use one pound of boneless, skinless hen thighs or breasts.
• Onion and Garlic: Chop half of a medium onion and two garlic cloves.
• Seasoning: Floor cumin, kosher salt
• Enchilada Sauce: I want making home made enchilada sauce, however you may also purchase it on the grocery store.
• Bitter Cream: All you want is 1 / 4 cup of bitter cream for just a little creaminess.
• Corn Tortillas: Lower 4 tortillas into strips.
• Black Beans: Rinse and drain one can of low-sodium black beans.
• Cheese: Purchase a Mexican cheese mix, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella.
• Garnishes: Sliced jalapeños and chopped contemporary cilantro
• Non-compulsory Toppings: Sliced avocado, cilantro lime rice, bitter cream or crema (Crema usually incorporates bitter cream, lime juice, and salt. I’ve recipes for roasted poblano crema and avocado crema if you wish to attempt one.)

Make Hen Enchiladas in Gradual Cooker

1. Onion and Garlic: I all the time saute onions and garlic earlier than including to the sluggish cooker for one of the best outcomes. Begin by heating the oil in a skillet over medium warmth. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, and salt, and sauté whereas stirring till the onion has softened and browned.
2. Put Elements in Gradual Cooker: Switch the cooked onions and garlic to the sluggish cooker and pour within the enchilada sauce, bitter cream, and 1 / 4 cup of water. Stir the whole lot to mix and fold within the beans till totally coated. Nestle the hen into the sauce.
3. Gradual Prepare dinner: Cowl the crockpot and cook dinner on excessive for 3 to 4 hours or low for six to 7 hours, till the hen is tender and shreds simply. Shred the hen proper within the pot with two forks.
4. Tortillas and Cheese: Stir within the tortilla strips and prime with cheese. Cowl the sluggish cooker and cook dinner for about half-hour till the cheese has melted.
5. Serve: Spoon a cup of the enchilada casserole into your bowl and garnish with cilantro and jalapeños. You may as well serve it over rice with sliced avocado and extra bitter cream or crema.

Variations

• Sauce: Use salsa verde as a substitute of enchilada sauce, or purchase jarred enchilada sauce to avoid wasting time.
• Poultry: Swap thighs for boneless hen breasts or turkey breasts for a leaner possibility.
• Beef Enchilada Casserole: Substitute chuck beef for hen.
• Beans: Exchange black beans with pinto beans.
• Don’t like beans? Use canned corn.
• Tortillas: Swap out corn tortillas with flour if you happen to want.
• Time Saver: If you wish to serve this hen enchilada casserole with rice however don’t have time to make it, microwave frozen white or brown rice.

What to Serve with this Hen Enchilada Casserole

Storage

This straightforward enchilada casserole makes nice leftovers, which can hold refrigerated for 4 days in an hermetic container. You may as well freeze it for as much as 3 months and reheat it within the microwave.

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