Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
This is one of my favorite fix approved recipes! It is crazy easy and the leftovers taste amazing for lunches throughout the week! #score
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This healthy take on a favorite Mexican dish is quick to put together, and it makes enough servings to feed a family or fill up a meal prep menu. Farro adds a nutty taste to the flavorful mix, giving this recipe something extra special to make it really stand out.
Author: Beachbody
Recipe type: Lunch/Dinner
Serves: 10 servings, about 1 cup each
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 medium jalapenos, seeded and deveined, finely chopped
- 1 lb. raw ground chicken breast
- 1½ cups dry farro, rinsed
- 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed, drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 (15-oz.) can diced fire roasted tomatoes (or diced tomatoes), no salt added
- 1 cup water
- 1 (10-oz.) can red enchilada sauce
- 2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
- 2 tsp. ground coriander
- Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
- 1 cup shredded jack (or cheddar or Mexican blend) cheese
- 3 medium green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until onion is soft.
- Add garlic and jalapenos; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until jalapenos are soft.
- Add chicken; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Place chicken mixture, farro, beans, corn, tomatoes, water, enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin, and coriander in a 3-quart slow cooker; mix well and cover. Cook on high for 3 hours, or until liquid has been absorbed, and farro is tender.
- Remove lid and stir mixture. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Add cheese; mix well. Cover until cheese has melted.
- Top with green onions and cilantro; serve.
This recipe can be found on Beachbody Blog
https://www.beachbody.com/beachbodyblog/recipes/slow-cooker-chicken-enchiladas-recipe
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