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Slow Cooker Chicken Ranch Enchiladas Recipe

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Slow Cooker Chicken Ranch Enchiladas Recipe
I love Mexican food, but I love it even more when I can put it in my crock pot and don’t have to worry about it until dinnertime!   This is one of our go-to meals when I know I won’t have much time to prepare dinner!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Ranch Enchiladas

Slow Cooker Chicken Ranch Enchiladas Recipe

You'll love this easy slow cooker Mexican dish. The yummiest enchiladas!
Serving10
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning mix
  • 1 ounce dry ranch dressing mix
  • 15 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 10 flour tortillas
  • ½ cup guacamole, optional topping
  • ½ cup sour cream, optional topping
  • 2 tomatoes, diced, optional topping
  • ½ cup salsa, optional topping

Equipment

Instructions

  1. Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and place chicken inside.
  2. Sprinkle taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix over chicken.
  3. Pour chicken broth over chicken in slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
  4. Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together ranch and salsa; set aside.
  6. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and spread a thin layer of salsa/ranch mixture on the bottom of the pan.
  7. Assemble enchiladas by spreading a few spoonfuls of the salsa/ranch mixture on each tortilla. Add shredded chicken and cheese on top and roll up.
  8. Place enchiladas seam-side down in the prepared pan and sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheese on top.
  9. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 468 kcal · Carbohydrates: 26 g · Protein: 22 g · Fat: 31 g · Saturated Fat: 11 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 78 mg · Sodium: 1615 mg · Potassium: 542 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 5 g · Vitamin A: 1111 IU · Vitamin C: 11 mg · Calcium: 317 mg · Iron: 2 mg
Cuisine: Mexican
Course: Main Course
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Published: February 5, 2013Updated: September 7, 2024

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  1. Inspire Me Heather says:
    Thank you very much, that looks like it would be a hit with my family!
  2. Eric Pepple says:
    I love enchiladas and this sounds like a a great and simple recipe. Thanks for sharing!

    Sincerely,
    Happy Valley Chow
  3. SH says:
    I love slow cooker recipes!

    Sheree
    thehartungs.blogspot.ca
  4. Darcie says:
    What is a good salsa to use. Has anyone added beans to this?
  5. Missy says:
    this is the same recipe from The Recipe Critic...

    www.therecipecritic.com/2012/12/ranch-chicken-enchiladas.html

  6. Six Sisters says:
    We usually buy whatever is on sale. Pace brand or even store brand is great. Beans would be wonderful in this!
  7. Wendy Sue says:
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  8. Wendy Sue says:
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  10. Katie Lambert says:
    Can I use frozen chicken tenders?
  11. Katie Lambert says:
    & would it make cook time longer if so?
  12. Six Sisters says:
    Hi Katie, I think you are talking about raw unbreaded chicken tenders found by the frozen chicken breasts? You may need to reduce the cooking time and watch closely. If you are talking about breaded chicken tenders, they are pre-cooked and wouldn't take long at all.
  13. Diane K says:
    About how many pounds do you think your four chicken breasts were? I find that where I get chicken, the breasts tend to be on the large side (about 12-14 ounces each), so I'm trying to decide if this is more of a 1 lb or 2 lb recipe.
  14. Caryn says:
    Made these tonight and they were scrumptious! Loved them! Thanks for sharing the recipe! :)
  15. Melissa says:
    I am always a little frustrated when I read comments under recipes where no one has actually tried the recipe. Well, I am here to say that I have tried the recipe and it turned out fantastic! I followed the recipe exactly, no substitutions or alterations. Enjoy!
  16. Sherry Hoover says:
    Me too, Melissa! I was thinking exactly the same thing as I read through the comments, and I was considering posting a comment stating just that. So.....you beat me to it and reviewed the recipe as well! Many thanks!
  17. Cyd says:
    Thanks Sherry and Melissa! Have a great week!! Cyd (mom of the Six Sisters)
  18. Laura says:
    I was wondering if you had ever kept the broth from cooking the chicken and used it in a soup/stew/chili? I have mine in the crock now and if just smells so good and I hate to waste anything:) I'm thinking it would be really good in a chicken enchilada style soup. It would be a very flavorful base for your soup.
  19. Cyd says:
    Sounds delicious! We usually just dump the broth, but that would be yummy in a soup or stew!
  20. stacey says:
    In the last hour of cooking, i shred the chicken in the liquid and let it simmer. The chicken absorbs more flavor!
  21. Edna says:
    My family LOVED this! I did find a use for the leftover liquid the chicken cooked in that you may want to try because it's such a great addition to the dish. I cooked instant rice with it, so no waste, then added the rice to each enchilada prior to rolling up and cooking. Thank you for such a fantastic recipe!!
  22. Afton says:
    How much time would you recommend if chicken breasts are frozen?
  23. Cyd says:
    Just be sure to check it after the 3-4 hour cooking time. It may be done after 4 hours where it is only 4 breasts. A lot of it will depend on how thick the chicken breasts are.
  24. liz says:
    I did not like this recipe at all. WAY to salty with all the ingredients. Once you put the enchilada in the oven they burn very easily. I suggest putting the leftover liquid on top and covering with foil. I will not make again :(
  25. Lauraslittleloves.com says:
    Have this cooking in the crockpot now! Smells amazing. Thanks for sharing!!
  26. Ashley says:
    I love this recipe. Has anyone had success making it as a make-ahead freezer meal?
  27. Meaghan collins says:
    These are the best enchiladas I ever made tasted really good with ranch too
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