Slow-Cooker Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Chili
- 10 Minutes Prep4 Hours 10 Minutes Total
- 4 Servings
- 710 Calories per Serving
It’s a little bit enchilada, a little bit chili and a whole lot of yummy!
Ingredient List
- 1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 can (15.2 oz) whole kernel sweet corn, drained, rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Red Enchilada Sauce
- 2 tablespoons from 1 container (6.25 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
- 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (8 oz)
- Chopped green onions and sour cream, if desired
- 4 cups tortilla chips
Preparation
- Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix chicken, corn, beans, enchilada sauce and taco seasoning mix. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 hours or High heat setting 4 hours.
- Stir in 1 cup of the cheese. Top with green onions and sour cream. Top with remaining cheese; serve with tortilla chips.
Tips
- Try 4-cheese Mexican shredded cheese blend instead of the Colby-Monterey Jack.
- Make nachos! Use a slotted spoon to top the chips with the chili. Instead of stirring in cheese, sprinkle it all on top at the end.
- Gone for more than 8 hours? Try this recipe overnight! Check out our tip sheet for more slow-cooker secrets.
- You only need 10 minutes to prep this dinner classic! Our chicken enchilada chili is equal parts delicious and satisfying. The mix of black beans, taco seasoning and enchilada sauce brings a fiesta of flavors to your slow cooker. For the main protein, we use cut-up boneless chicken thighs. Fun fact: chicken thighs are often more affordable than chicken breasts, and they pack just as much flavor (if not more!). By preparing this dish in the slow cooker, you have a few hours to spend with your family while it simmers. Like the slow-cooker life? Check out these slow-cooker recipes. Say you’re a chili novice—have no fear! We’ve got a step-by-step chili guide just for you. Or, try one of these chili recipes this weekend.
Nutrition Information
Servings: 4
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 710
| Food component / Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 71% |
| Trans Fat | ½g | % Value not available |
| Cholesterol | 190mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 1640mg | 68% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber | 6g | 25% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value not available |
| Sugars | 3g | % Value not available |
| Protein | 51g | % Value not available |
| Vitamin D | Value not available | 6% |
| Vitamin E | Value not available | 10% |
| Calcium | Value not available | 45% |
| Iron | Value not available | 25% |
| Potassium | 450mg | 13% |
| Thiamin | Value not available | 15% |
| Riboflavin | Value not available | 45% |
| Niacin | Value not available | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value not available | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value not available | 35% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value not available | 15% |
| Phosphorus | Value not available | 50% |
| Magnesium | Value not available | 15% |
| Zinc | Value not available | 40% |
| Manganese | Value not available | 8% |
| Selenium | Value not available | 70% |
| Copper | Value not available | 10% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 2&½,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 1,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat ½,
- Lean Meat 4,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 2,
- Fat ½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables ½c,
- Grains 1oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 4oz-eq,
- Dairy 1&½c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Choices per serving3&½
