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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Tacos

January 20, 2023 By Lilly

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A super easy family dinner recipe! It only takes 3 ingredients to make this delicious shredded chicken.

I don’t know how I would survive without my crockpot. I love how you can just dump a handful of ingredients in there, wait a few hours, and you have a yummy meal waiting for you at the end of a long day.

Tacos are by far my family’s favorite dinner. It’s a simple meal we can always agree on! One day while rummaging around in my pantry, I saw a can of enchilada sauce and thought “What if I slow cook chicken with it? I could make handheld enchiladas!”. It turned out to be a really fun twist on tacos.
Your family is going to love these slow cooker shredded chicken enchilada tacos! With just 3 cheap ingredients you can make the best weeknight meal. Serve this delicious chicken in tortillas, over rice, in a salad, or you can even make nachos! My picky eaters gobble it up.

Handheld Shredded Chicken Enchiladas

  • 3 large chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
  • 1 (19oz) can enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Tortillas for serving. You can also serve this over a bed of rice, on a salad or with nachos!

3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Enchilada Tacos | A super fun twist for Taco Tuesday! This cheap and simple dinner idea is perfect for a family with picky eaters. My kids love it!

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts into your slow cooker and pour the enchilada sauce over top. Cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.
  2. Once the chicken is done, shred it with a few forks and mix in about 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Allow the chicken mixture to cook for an additional 15-20 minutes to soak in the sauce and allow the cheese to melt.
  3. Enjoy served in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, hot sauce, avocado, jalapeños, etc.
  4. You could also make burrito bowls with rice and beans. Or, how about nachos? Some crunchy chips couldn’t hurt. Watching your weight? Try it with salad or a bag of frozen cauliflower rice.

Crockpot Shredded Enchilada Chicken. Perfect for making tacos!

This recipe is on the mild side to suit a family with picky kids. Feel free to spice it up to your liking with a can of green chiles or some extra seasoning like cumin or chili powder.

Are you looking for quick and easy weeknight meals for a family with kids? These slow cooker chicken enchilada tacos are super yummy and versatile for your picky eaters.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Tacos (3 Ingredients)

These handheld enchiladas are a hit with my family! You can serve this cheesy shredded chicken in warm tortillas, in a burrito bowl, on a bed of salad, or even to make nachos. It's an easy meal for busy weeknights! Your crockpot does most of the work for you.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: 3 ingredients, crockpot, easy dinner, enchilada sauce, shredded chicken, slow cooker, tacos
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 3 large chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
  • 1 (19oz) can enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • tortillas for serving
Instructions
  1. Place the chicken breasts into your slow cooker and pour the enchilada sauce over top. Close the lid and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.

  2. Once the chicken is done, shred it with a few forks and mix in about 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Allow the chicken mixture to cook for an additional 15-20 minutes to soak in the sauce and allow the cheese to melt.

  3. Enjoy served in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings such as chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado, jalapeños, hot sauce, etc.

Recipe Notes
  • This recipe is on the mild side to suit a family with picky kids. Feel free to spice it up to your liking with a can of green chiles or some extra seasoning like cumin or chili powder.
  • You could also make burrito bowls with rice and beans. Or, how about nachos with extra cheese, black beans, sour cream and sliced jalapeños? Watching your weight? Try it with a salad or bag of frozen cauliflower rice!

Don’t forget to pin and save this easy dinner recipe for later! 🙂

These slow cooker enchilada tacos are perfect for a family with kids! The base recipe is mild and you can adjust it to your own taste. Just 3 basic ingredients: chicken breasts, a can of enchilada sauce, and cheese! We like to serve the creamy shredded chicken in tortillas with fresh produce like lettuce and tomatoes, but it's also awesome in a burrito bowl or to make nachos.

Slow Cooker Backwards Enchiladas | A super easy and delicious dinner idea! This is a really fun twist on tacos, they're like handheld enchiladas. This comforting recipe is made with just 3 ingredients in a crockpot and my family loves it! My picky teenagers always go back for seconds. Enchilada Tacos | If you're looking for easy dinner recipes for a family with kids, these 3 ingredients slow cooker tacos are amazing! The shredded cheesy chicken is delicious in tortillas or a burrito bowl with rice and beans. It's versatile for the entire family! If you're watching your weight, you can even serve it over a salad or with cauliflower rice. Easy and delicious dinner idea! Slow Cooker Backwards Enchiladas. A super yummy and simple meal to make on busy school nights. My kids love it! It's mild enough for the kids but can be customized with hot sauce for the adults who like things spicy. Just a few simple and cheap ingredients including chicken breasts, canned enchilada sauce (red or green), and shredded cheddar cheese.

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