Notes:  I froze half of this and when I added the cheese the second time, I used pepperjack, put it in the toaster over at 400 degrees until heated and Bill loved it.  I also buttered the leftover tortillas and put cinnamon and sugar on them and baked them for a couple of minutes.

Slow Cooker Enchiladas Recipe

As a busy wife and mother of two young sons, I rely on this handy recipe. I layer enchilada ingredients in the slow cooker, turn it on and forget about it. With a bit of spice, these hearty enchiladas are especially nice during the colder months. —Mary Luebbert, Benton, Kansas

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 5 hours YIELD:4 servings

 

Suggested to do in oven instead of crockpot.  Or brown tortillas first to keep from getting slimy in crockpot.  Top with enchilada sauce and sour cream. 

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 can (16 ounces) pinto or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 6 flour tortillas (6 inches)

Directions

• 1. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the next eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Combine cheeses.
• 2. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, layer about 3/4 cup beef mixture, one tortilla and about 1/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or until heated through. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts

1 serving (1 each) equals 734 calories, 32 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 111 mg cholesterol, 1,672 mg sodium, 62 g carbohydrate, 11 g fiber, 49 g protein.

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Loaded Chicken and Potatoes

Loaded Chicken and Potatoes
Serves 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
1 lb. boneless chicken breast, cubed 1”
8 medium red potatoes, diced ½”
1/4 Cup olive oil
2 tsp. kosher salt
1-½ tsp. ground black pepper
1 tbs. paprika
2 tbs. garlic powder
3 tbs. hot sauce (chalula)
Topping
2 Cup Cheddar cheese blend, shredded
½ lb bacon, diced
½ Cup green onion, chopped
Optional Garnish
sour cream
tomatoes, diced
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and hot sauce. Add the potatoes and chicken and stir to coat evenly. Place the potatoes and chicken in a 9×13” baking dish and bake for 45 – 55 minutes, until cooked through and browned and crispy on the outside.
While the potatoes are baking, in a small saute pan fry up the diced bacon until crispy and brown. Remove from pan to a paper towel lined plate, reserving for later.
Once potatoes are done remove from the oven and top with the cheese, bacon and green onion. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
Serve with diced tomatoes and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.