Homemade Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Nachos Recipe

Elevate your nacho game with these irresistible slow cooker chicken enchilada nachos. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines the rich flavors of enchiladas with the satisfying crunch of nachos, all made effortlessly in your crockpot. Tender shredded chicken is slow-cooked to perfection in a savory blend of tomato sauce, spices  and creamy cheese. Place the flavorful chicken mixture onto crispy tortilla chips, top with melted cheese and your favorite garnishes for an unforgettable nacho experience that’s perfect for game day, parties, or a fun family dinner.

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Homemade Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Nachos

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Total Time6 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, main dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: mexican nachos

Servings: 8

Equipment

• 1 slow cooker

Ingredients

• 2 lb Boneless skinless chicken breast
• 16 oz Tomato sauce (organic)
• 6 oz Tomato paste (organic)
• 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika (smoked)
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1/4 tsp Cumin
• 1/4 tsp Chili powder
• 1/2 tsp Oregano
• 1/8 tsp Cinnamon
• 2 tbsp Einkorn flour (can use gf flour)
• 1 cup Sour cream (sour)
• 2 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded) (shredded)
• Organic tortilla chips

Instructions

• In a bowl combine the 16 oz Tomato sauce, 6 oz Tomato paste,1/2 tsp Smoked paprika, 1 tsp Garlic powder, 1 tsp Onion powder, 1/4 tsp Cumin, 1/4 tsp Chili powder, 1/2 tsp Oregano, 1/8 tsp Cinnamon and 2 tbsp Einkorn flour. Use a whisk and whisk it all together.
• Pour a few tablespoons of the sauce on the bottom of a crockpot.  Place the chicken breasts onto the sauce and pour the remaining sauce over. Once the chicken is covered, cook 6-8 hours on the low setting or 2-3 hours on the high setting.
• Once the chicken is covered, cook 6-8 hours on the low setting or 2-3 hours on the high setting.
•  Use a hand mixer on low and shred the chicken right in with all of the sauce.  Put the lid on until it is heated through and all of the cheese is melted.  
• After it is shredded, add in the 1 cup Sour cream and 2 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded).
• Put the lid on until it is heated through and all of the cheese is melted
• On a parchment paper lined baking sheet place and even layer of tortilla chips.  Spoon the chicken mixture on top and and add your favorite toppings.
• Bake in the oven at 350 until the chips have some cheese crisped.  Remove from the oven and add any remaining toppings you might want.

Notes

FREEZE

• This is a great recipe to freeze.
• After the cream cheese and cheese has melted in the crockpot bring to room temperature.
• Transfer to a freezer safe dish and store up to 2 months.

Thaw/Reheat

• To thaw place in the refrigerator the night before you will use it.
• The day you are using, place in a sauce pan over medium heat.
• You might need to add a little bit of water if too thick.
• Cook until heated through.

Are you a fan of Chicken Enchiladas? Do you crave easy nachos for their crunch and how quickly they are ready? Imagine combining these dishes into one mouthwatering nacho recipe . Introducing homemade slow cooker chicken enchilada nachos recipe– the ultimate game day treat that will quickly become one of your favorite recipes! In this blog post we will show you why it is worth making your own enchilada sauce instead of grabbing a can of enchilada sauce so you can enjoy the perfect combination of spicy enchiladas and crispy nachos.

The Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Sure, you can buy a can of enchilada sauce, but our name is Healthier Homemade for a reason. After turning over the can of some of the most popular store bought sauces it was clear homemade is the way to go.  Some contain soy bean oil (more about that here),  modified corn starch, hydrolyzed corn protein just to list a few of the ingredients that make us cringe.  Plus, it is so easy to make and might add five minutes to your traditional go with the store bought enchilada sauce. When you make it at home allows you to control the heat by adjust the chili powder and paprika. Combining it with boneless chicken breasts creates the best saucy chicken.

Favorite Toppings

The best part of the recipe is you can easily take it from a game day snack to a whole meal with the toppings you choose.  In our house we keep the base super simple because one of your kids does not like beans, but you can add black beans of kidney beans right into the sauce.  For us, we use them as toppings so they can be really customizable.  Some other favorite toppings are black olives, lettuce, cheddar cheese, green onions and the list goes on.  If you have a favorite unique topping, leave us a message so we can share.

Ingredients:

​1.5-2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts

16 oz. organic tomato sauce

6 oz. organic tomato paste

1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. onion powder

1/4 tsp. cumin

1/4 tsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. oregano

dash cinnamon

2 TBSP. einkorn flour

3/4 cups sour cream

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese from a block

Favorite toppings such as extra cheese, beans, Pico de Gallo

 Putting the Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Nachos Together

To start, in a bowl combine the tomato sauce, tomato paste, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, oregano, cinnamon and flour. Use a whisk and whisk it all together. Then, pour the sauce into a crock pot and pour a few tablespoons of the sauce on the bottom. Finally, place the chicken breasts onto the sauce and pour the remaining sauce over. Once the chicken is covered, cook 6-8 hours on the low setting or 2-3 hours on the high setting.

This is my favorite hack for shredded chicken.  Use a hand mixer and shred the chicken right in with all of the sauce.  After it is shredded, add in the sour cream and cheddar cheese.  It makes the creamiest chicken mixture.  Put the lid on until it is heated through and all of the cheese is melted.  The next part is the fun part.

On a parchment paper lined baking sheet place and even layer of tortilla chips.  Spoon the chicken mixture on top and and add your favorite toppings.  We wait to add the lettuce, black olives and green onions until after it has been in the oven.

Baked in the oven at 350 until the chips have some cheese crisped.  Remove from the oven and add the rest of your delicious toppings. It makes for creamy chicken nachos that are perfect for and easy weeknight dinner, a big game day get together or easy appetizer.

Ways to Mix it Up

There are so many ways you can change this recipe to customize it. You can also create burrito bowls by adding the chicken mixture in with rice and beans. Instead of baking the nachos in the oven you can create a nacho bar laid out across your counter top. If you make the nachos and have remaining chips and chicken mixture, you can use the chicken as a dip and keep it in the crock pot to keep it warm.  You can also serve it in warm tortillas and display on a large platter for those that like the taste of a burrito or soft taco. The options for this yummy meal really are endless.

Your New Favorite Mexican Food

These crock pot nachos will no doubt be a huge hit on your next game day.  We love when an easy recipe is just as delicious.  Homemade slow cooker chicken enchilada nachos are the ideal combination of two Mexican favorites – enchiladas and nachos. With a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can create a delicious and crowd-pleasing meal that will be the star of your next gathering. So, grab your tortilla chips, fire up the slow cooker, and get ready to indulge in the perfect game day treat or family meal!

If this looks delicious, you should try our Cinco De Mayo Easy Empanadas,  Crockpot Mango Tacos or Not your Average Weeknight Taco Bowls