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Crockpot Enchilada Casserole

April 9, 2013 by Lindsay 94 Comments

Hi Friends!

Just popping in with a quick recipe to share with you guys.

A couple weeks ago, I was looking through some of my cookbooks for some inspiration and I came across the Not Your Mom’s Slow Cooker Cookbook that my sister got me for my birthday a couple of years ago. In it was a recipe for crockpot enchiladas and I was immediately intrigued. We do love Mexican food around here. I fell in love with the recipe even more when I saw you cut the tortillas into strips, which meant I wouldn’t have to worry about keeping the enchiladas perfectly intact when I took them out of the crockpot.

A fix it and forget it meal, this Crockpot Enchilada Casserole is vegetarian, easy to make and bursting with Mexican flavors!

You’ll have to excuse the photos. Instagram is all you get. This casserole may be tasty but pretty, it is not. Nor is it easy to photograph.

So, the recipe. You know me…I made a few modifications as usual, so here’s the one I used:

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Crockpot Enchilada Casserole

crockpot enchilada casserole
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Let your crockpot do all of the work for this healthy Mexican fiesta.

  • Author: Author: Lindsay L
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours
  • Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups chopped vegetables
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 3 cups black beans
  • 1.5 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 c shredded Mexican cheese
  • 1 can enchilada sauce

Instructions

  1. Chop vegetables into similar-sized pieces.
  2. Spray crockpot with cooking spray or use a crockpot liner.
  3. Cut the corn tortillas into strips.
  4. Spread 1/3 of the strips on the bottom of the crockpot.
  5. Top with 1/3 of the veggies.
  6. Add 1 c black beans.
  7. Top with 1/3 can enchilada sauce and 1/3 c cheese.
  8. Repeat layers two more times, except on the very top layer, don’t add the cheese.
  9. Cook on low for about 4 hours.
  10. Add remaining cheese and serve warm, topped with avocado and salsa.

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For the veggies, I used sweet potato, red peppers, mushrooms and corn…but feel free to use whatever you have on hand!

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You could easily add meat to this meal if you wanted…but I would recommend using meat that’s already been cooked since you’re not cooking it very long in the crockpot. Diced chicken or rotisserie chicken would work well!

Oh, and the reason I suggest not adding the cheese on the top is because I did and mine got a little brown. I cooked it for 4 hours on low and then left it sit on warm for about 2 hours and it was fine…but the top cheese was a little brown…so I think it’d be better to leave it off until the very end!

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Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Lisa says

    April 9, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    Saving this recipe now! It looks fantastic! I’m always super impressed by all your creative recipes, each time you post a new one!
    Yum!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:28 PM

      awww, thanks so much Lisa!

      Reply
  2. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    April 9, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    YES!! This recipe looks amazing!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:27 PM

      thanks linz!

      Reply
  3. Pamela Hernandez says

    April 9, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    This looks amazing! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:27 PM

      thank you so much!

      Reply
  4. Alison says

    April 9, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Yum! Easy, delicious-looking Mexican food–awesome!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:27 PM

      thanks girl!

      Reply
  5. The Candid RD says

    April 9, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    I made a recipe similar to this a while ago, but it had beer in it 🙂 It was SO AMAZING and after I did the nutrition fact sI realized it had almost a day’s worth of sodium. Yikes. Let’s just say I made some serious modifications, and it was still delicious.
    Thanks for this recipe Lindsay!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:27 PM

      i agree! i tried to keep the sodium pretty low. i hate how much is in the enchilada sauce, but i’ve tried making my own and just haven’t found the perfect recipe yet. I do compare all the brands i can find though and pick the one with the lowest sodium!

      Reply
  6. Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers says

    April 9, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    Mmmm, I bet that smells and tastes fabulous. Yum!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:26 PM

      yes! the smell is the best part 🙂

      Reply
  7. Nicole @ Fruit 'N' Fitness says

    April 9, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    This sounds great, thanks for sharing! I love how easy crock pot meals are.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:25 PM

      me too! they’re the best!

      Reply
  8. Kim says

    April 9, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Looks awesome. I would probably add chicken (gotta keep the boys happy!) – might run home at lunch and throw that together!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:25 PM

      i think it’d be great with chicken! enjoy!

      Reply
  9. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    April 9, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Lindsay, this recipe looks delicious!! 🙂 I am definitely adding that to my “Must Make” list!! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:25 PM

      awesome! hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  10. Kierston @candyfit says

    April 9, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    I absolutely love Cumin! So tasty!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:25 PM

      it’s my hubby’s favorite spice!

      Reply
  11. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    April 9, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    Yum! I don’t think anything that comes out of the crock pot can photograph nicely. What it lacks in pretty sure makes up in flavor I’m sure!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:25 PM

      my thoughts exactly!

      Reply
  12. Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family says

    April 9, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Seriously … yum!!

    Reply
  13. maria @ lift love life says

    April 9, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    You have no idea how perfect this recipe is for all the times I bring food to our Army functions. YUM!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:24 PM

      yay! hope they love it!

      Reply
  14. Heather @ Fit Mama Real Food says

    April 9, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Love mexican food and love crockpot recipes! You know I’ll be making this in the near future! And IG photos are always acceptable 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:24 PM

      thanks girl! instagram for the win! let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  15. Sara @ fitcupcaker says

    April 9, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    yum. I am always looking for crockpot recipes. I made skinnytaste enchiladas last week, maybe I could do a version of them in the slow cooker. I am getting better with beans. I used to never eat them. Getting over the texture is the big thing for me!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:24 PM

      yay! we love beans around here! glad you’re coming around!

      Reply
  16. Michelle @ Eat Move Balance says

    April 9, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    I absolutely love enchiladas . . . but can’t stand all the work involved in making them. This looks a lot easier!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:23 PM

      right?! simplicity is key in my world 🙂

      Reply
  17. Mindy @ Road Runner Girl says

    April 9, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Yum, yum, yum!!! This recipe looks like something my hubby would love! And I love that it’s for the crockpot! Thanks for sharing!!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:23 PM

      no problem! enjoy!

      Reply
  18. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    April 9, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    Yay! I have SO been looking forward to this recipe! I love Mexican-inspired dishes, and any dish that can be made in a slow cooker is pretty much a winner to me :).

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:23 PM

      i agree 100% 🙂

      Reply
  19. Danica @ It's Progression says

    April 9, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    yum!! definitely going to work this into next week’s meal plan!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:23 PM

      love it! enjoy!

      Reply
  20. Amanda says

    April 9, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    I’m totally making this — maybe even this week. I will definitely add some chicken in there. Every Sunday I put frozen chicken breasts in the crockpot for the afternoon so I can have shredded chicken for the week for salads, sandwiches, casseroles, etc. It’s about as far as my weekly meal preps go.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:22 PM

      great idea! i’m sure it will be delicious!

      Reply
  21. Kristen @ notsodomesticated says

    April 9, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Sometimes the best meals are the least attractive ones. 😉 This sounds awesome!

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    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:22 PM

      exactly 🙂

      Reply
  22. Tina @ Best Body Fitness says

    April 9, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Oh, YES!!!! And I have all I would need on hand I think.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:22 PM

      woohoo! enjoy!

      Reply
  23. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    April 9, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    I just pinned a crockpot enchilada recipe so it’s great to see this one too. I may have to give this a go!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:22 PM

      awesome! hope you love whichever recipe you try!

      Reply
  24. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    April 9, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    That’s such a great idea! I love enchiladas, but don’t often have the patience at dinner time to assemble them and wait for them to bake. This looks so good!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:22 PM

      Thanks Laura! Let me know if you guys try them!

      Reply
  25. Heather @ Better With Veggies says

    April 9, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    I love me some crockpot recipes, even if I don’t make them very often. This is a great idea and an easy one to customize too! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:21 PM

      definitely easy to make it your own!

      Reply
  26. Becky @ Olives n Wine says

    April 9, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    This looks crazy delicious! Enchiladas are one of my favorite things but are so time consuming after a busy day at the office! Quick question for you… are your crockpot liners BPA-Free? I’ve seen them in stores before but am always hesitant to purchase them knowing they will be in a hot container touching food for 8-10 hours…

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    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:21 PM

      good question. I don’t think they are…i would love it if they were, but i try to only use them when whatever i’m making has the potential to be super messy, not every time I use the crockpot so i think it’s ok.

      Reply
  27. Alysia @ Slim Sanity says

    April 9, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    pretty sure we would devour this!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:19 PM

      haha we certainly did 🙂

      Reply
  28. sarah k @ the pajama chef says

    April 9, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    oh yum! i love crockpot meals. sounds fabulous!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:19 PM

      thanks girl! crockpots rock!

      Reply
  29. Jamie | Thrifty Veggie Mama says

    April 9, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Looks great! I am always looking for more crockpot meals.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:19 PM

      me too! they’re the best!

      Reply
  30. Ari @ Ari's Menu says

    April 9, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    You can make enchiladas in the crockpot????? You just blew my mind.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:19 PM

      crazy, right?! 🙂

      Reply
  31. jobo says

    April 9, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    LOVE! Must try this recipe!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:18 PM

      hope you guys like it!

      Reply
  32. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    April 9, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    This is exactly the food I like to eat, easy, delish, and healthy, plus I love all things Mexican.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:18 PM

      wheee! me too 🙂

      Reply
  33. debbie says

    April 9, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Yum!
    I’m going to make this with nutritional yeast to keep it dairy free. We’ll see if it works.
    Sounds & looks wonderful!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:18 PM

      awesome! let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  34. Deb @ Dietitian Debbie Dishes says

    April 9, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    These look so delicious and simple! I am a sucker for Mexican food!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:18 PM

      haha i am too! can’t get enough!

      Reply
  35. Nicole @ The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie says

    April 9, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    I love love love my crock pot! It makes things so much easier 🙂 This looks delicious – Mexican is always a winner in our house!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:17 PM

      ours too 🙂

      Reply
  36. Leigha says

    April 9, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Ugh I just made enchiladas last week… wish I would’ve known about these!! They look awesome!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:17 PM

      now you know for next time!

      Reply
  37. sndn says

    April 9, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    Now I know what I can use those corn tortillas for. I’ve been looking for something a little different to try. Tomorrows dinner. I love a slow cooker recipe. Thanks

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:16 PM

      can’t wait to hear what you think

      Reply
  38. Shannon @ Skinny Sometimes says

    April 9, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    I love the simple ingredient list, easy prep and low maintenance cooking!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:16 PM

      thanks! that’s what i strive for!

      Reply
  39. Candice says

    April 9, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    YUM!! my husband would love this! I will have to make it for him tmrw!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:15 PM

      let me know what he thinks!

      Reply
  40. Angie @ A Mother's Pace says

    April 9, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    Looks delicious…I’m putting it on my menu for next week. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:14 PM

      awesome! hope you like it!

      Reply
  41. Christina says

    May 6, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    I made this for my Cinco de Mayo party, and everyone loved it!!

    Reply
  42. Alannah says

    June 26, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Hi Lindsay,
    I just made this tonight and it is so spicy & delicious! I used zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper & butternut squash as the veggies… so good!
    Thanks for the recipe!
    Alannah
    ps- I have also made (but forgot to thank you for the delicious recipes) your Frozen Greek Yogurt Trailmix Bars and your Breakfast Quinoa Bars. Both were great!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 27, 2013 at 9:51 AM

      awesome!!! so happy to hear you’re enjoying the recipes! happy eating 🙂

      Reply
  43. Jackie says

    October 1, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    I cant wait to try this!

    Reply
  44. Paula says

    May 31, 2021 at 3:39 PM

    This is a great, flexible recipe! I’ve made it twice now, once as written and once using salsa in place of the enchilada sauce (improvising between grocery store runs). Both were delicious!

    One thing I’ve noticed is that this recipe seems to do better after it sits for a while and the tortillas have time to absorb more of the sauce. On the first attempt, we found it was better reheated the next day than fresh from the slow cooker (although still good then, too). Then I noticed where you mentioned incidentally keeping it on warm for two hours after the cooking time was up. I tried that the second time (for about an hour) and it worked like a charm.

    Thanks for sharing this! It is definitely a keeper.

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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