Description
Mexican Comfort is the ultimate cozy dish for chilly nights, combining the flavors of a traditional chicken enchilada in a warm and creamy soup. This slow cooker recipe features tender chicken, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, all simmered together in a rich broth infused with enchilada sauce and taco seasoning. With minimal prep time and customizable toppings like avocado and cilantro, this dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Serve it alongside tortilla chips or cornbread for an unforgettable meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 2 cans red enchilada sauce
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and sprinkle taco seasoning over them.
- Add diced tomatoes, Rotel, red enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, and chicken broth into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW heat for 4 to 6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred it using two forks, and return to the pot.
- Stir in cheddar cheese and heavy cream until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg