Name: Crockpot Green Chicken Enchilada Casserole with Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 255 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ lb chicken breast; 1 onion (diced); 15 oz 15 oz jar green enchilada sauce ((I used Siete)); 4 oz 4 oz can diced green chilies (optional); 15 oz 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed); 15 oz corn; 4 cups cooked brown rice (2 microwaveable pouches); 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese (dairy-free if needed); Plain Greek yogurt; Crushed tortilla chips; Avocado (diced); Fresh cilantro (chopped)

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Enchilada night, minus the rolling. This crockpot green chicken enchilada casserole swaps the tortillas for rice. We have chicken breast, black beans, corn, and onion that cook in green enchilada sauce all afternoon, then microwave brown rice and a little cheese go in for the last 15 minutes and soak up the sauce. It’s gluten-free it feeds 6 to 8, and the sauce does all the seasoning for you.

A bowl of chicken and rice soup topped with diced avocado, cilantro, tortilla chips, and a dollop of sour cream.

Enchilada in a bowl

We're back with anaother "Crock-tober" recipe and this one is incredibly weeknight-friendly. Most enchilada casseroles are layers of tortillas under a whole lot of cheese. I skipped the tortillas, used rice, and kept the cheese to one cup for the entire pot. It still tastes like a Mexican casserole.

A woman with long red hair, wearing a brown sweater and jeans, smiles while standing in a modern kitchen beside a counter with fresh lettuce and hibachi steak bowls. Marble backsplash and gold kitchen accents are visible in the background.

If you want the tortillas, make my easy chicken enchiladas instead. If you want this as a bowl, that’s my chicken enchilada rice bowls!

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Wait! It’s Crock-tober! This is one of 31 crockpot dinners I’m sharing this month. If green enchilada isn’t tonight’s mood, go for my crockpot chicken tortilla soup, shortcut crockpot birria tacos, or crockpot honey garlic chicken and rice.

Ingredients & Notes

Green enchilada sauce - This is the seasoning and the liquid, so it’s the one ingredient I wouldn’t swap. I used Siete. If you need it gluten-free, check the label on yours.
Chicken breast - You could also use chicken thighs too.
Black beans and corn - One can of each. Drain them both (and rinse the beans).
Onion and green chilies - The diced onion cooks down with the chicken. The green chilies are optional.
Brown rice - I use two pouches of microwaveable brown rice because it’s easier and cooks in about 3 minutes. It goes in at the end and soaks up the sauce.
Mexican cheese - Just one cup for the whole pot, stirred in with the rice. Use dairy-free if you need to.
Toppings - Greek yogurt, crushed tortilla chips, avocado, and cilantro.

How to Make Crockpot Green Enchilada Rice Casserole

A slow cooker filled with black beans, corn, and a thick layer of green salsa. — **Step 1** : Add chicken, veggies, and enchilada sauce to the crockpot and cook low and slow.

A slow cooker filled with chicken, corn, and black bean soup, with metal tongs resting inside. — **Step 2** : Pull the chicken into smaller pieces.

A slow cooker filled with a mixture of beans, corn, and grains topped with a thick layer of shredded cheddar cheese. — **Step 3** : Add the rice and cheese and heat on high for a few minutes.

A bowl of chicken, rice, and bean soup topped with avocado, tortilla chips, sour cream, and cilantro. — **Step 4** : Serve with toppings and enjoy!

Ansley's Tips

Use microwave rice. Two pouches take about 3 minutes, and they go in already cooked.
Shred the chicken right in the crockpot to make clean up a breeze!
Don’t skip the last 15 to 20 minutes on HIGH. That’s when the rice absorbs the extra liquid.
You’ll have leftovers! This makes 6 to 8 servings.

How to Store Leftovers

Transfer the casserole into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days. When ready to enjoy heat up a serving in the microwave for 30 second intervals or heat up in a pot on the stove with a splash of water to help loosen up the rice.

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