Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs , or chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil , or olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups homemade enchilada sauce, or 16 ounce jarred
- 1/4 cup sour cream, plus more for serving
- 4 corn tortillas, cut into strips
- 15 ounce can low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 ounces shredded cheese, such as a Mexican cheese blend, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella (about 1 cup)
- sliced jalapeño peppers , and chopped fresh cilantro, for topping
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, and salt and cook, stirring, until the onion has softened and browned, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to the slow cooker and add the enchilada sauce, sour cream, and 1/4 cup water to the onion mixture and stir to combine. Fold in the beans until thoroughly coated.
- Nestle the chicken in.
- Cover and cook on high for about 3 to 4 hours or on low for about 6 to 7, until chicken is tender and cooked through. Shred the chicken in the pot with 2 forks.
- Add the tortilla strips and stir, then top with the cheese, cover the slow cooker, and cook 30 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Once the cheese is melted, garnish with cilantro, jalapenos, and optional toppings.
- Serve over rice if desired and top with optional sour cream, and avocado.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cup, Calories: 315 kcal, Carbohydrates: 26 g, Protein: 25.5 g, Fat: 12 g, Saturated Fat: 5 g, Cholesterol: 92.5 mg, Sodium: 862 mg, Fiber: 7 g, Sugar: 3.5 g
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