Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
5 unit

chicken thighs

skinless

2 unit

chicken breasts

skinless

10 ounce

green enchilada sauce

10.75 ounce

condensed cream of chicken soup

13.5 unit

flour tortillas

1 unit

salsa

optional

1 unit

chopped onion

optional

1 cup

shredded cheese

optional

1 cup

shredded lettuce

optional

1 unit

chopped tomato

optional

Step 1
~48 min

Remove the skin and excess fat from the chicken pieces.

Step 2
~48 min

Place chicken in the crock pot.

Step 3
~48 min

Combine the green enchilada sauce and cream of chicken soup in a bowl and blend well.

Step 4
~48 min

Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken pieces in the crock pot.

Step 5
~48 min

Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours.

Step 6
~48 min

When the chicken is tender, remove it from the crock pot and shred it.

Step 7
~48 min

Add some of the sauce from the crock pot back to the shredded chicken to moisten it.

Step 8
~48 min

Serve the chicken mixture on flour tortillas.

Step 9
~48 min

Fold the tortillas over like soft tacos, roll them up like enchiladas, or serve them as burritos.

Step 10
~48 min

Garnish with desired toppings such as salsa, chopped onion, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, and chopped tomato.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a can of diced tomatoes for extra flavor.

Use a rotisserie chicken to save time.

Serve with a side of rice and beans.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice and beans.

Offer a variety of toppings.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican Rice
Refried Beans
Guacamole
Sour Cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern United States

Cultural Significance

Popularized as a Tex-Mex dish, blending Mexican and American cuisines.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Family Gatherings
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Weeknight
Casual Gathering
Party

Popularity Score

78/100

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