Slow Cooker Chicken Quinoa Enchilada Casserole

This slow cooker chicken quinoa enchilada casserole is perfect for lunch or dinner on a busy week. Or enjoy some now and freeze half for later.

Hi friends!

I’ve got a new slow cooker recipe for you! I’ve been on a mission lately to find some delicious ways to enjoy quinoa. A few recipes I’ve developed so far and make often include:

• Quinoa Risotto
• Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Quinoa Bowls
• Greek Quinoa Salad with Feta
• Broccoli Chicken Quinoa Casserole

Since we’re deep into the middle of winter, I knew I wanted to test out some casserole-style recipes since they’re easy to make and they’re warm and comforting on cold nights.

Chicken Enchilada Casserole with Quinoa

This slow cooker casserole is a new favorite of mine. The best part about it is that it truly is a set-it-and-forget-it meal. Just dump all of the ingredients in, give it a stir and let it cook.

Here’s all you need to make it:

• Quinoa- uncooked. I like to rinse mine first.
• Black beans – drained and rinsed
• Corn – I use canned but frozen is fine
• Diced tomatoes – I use plain diced tomatoes but you could also use Rotel
• Diced green chilis – choose mild or hot depending on your spice preference
• Chicken broth
• Enchilada sauce – use your favorite brand. I use a 16 oz jar. If you’re using 10 oz cans, I would use two and reduce the chicken broth by 1/4 cup.
• Cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and salt
• Shredded cheese – I use colby jack but you could use cheddar or even pepper jack

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How To Make Chicken Quinoa Enchilada Bake in the Crockpot

To make this slow cooker casserole, simply combine all ingredients except the cheese in the crockpot and stir well. Cook on low for about 6 hours, then shred the chicken and stir in the cheese before serving!

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Chicken Quinoa Enchilada Slow Cooker Recipe

Here’s the recipe I use. It’s very forgiving so feel free to add some extra veggies or double the beans and skip the chicken etc to meet your family’s needs.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Quinoa Enchilada Casserole FAQs

Can I freeze slow cooker chicken quinoa enchilada casserole?

Yes! Let it cool completely and then portion into containers to freeze. I love Souper Cubes (aff link)

Can you make this slow cooker quinoa enchilada recipe vegetarian?

You can easily leave out the chicken in this recipe and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Try adding another can of black beans or some pinto beans for variety.

Can you make this recipe in the instant pot?

I haven’t tried this recipe in the instant pot yet but you could try this recipe for Instant Pot Quinoa Enchiladas.

Can I add other vegetables to the quinoa enchilada casserole?

Absolutely. Some diced peppers and onions would make a great addition.

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Enjoy!
–Lindsay–