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Delicious Crockpot Chicken Quesadillas on a white plate, garnished with cilantro and jalapeños, perfect for busy weeknights.

Crockpot Chicken Quesadillas

This Crockpot Chicken Quesadillas recipe is the perfect time-saving solution for busy weeknights, delivering tender, flavorful shredded chicken with melty cheese in just 4 hours and 25 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1 10 ounce can red enchilada sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1.25 ounce package reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 10 ounce package 8- to 10-inch flour tortillas
  • 1 12 ounce bag shredded Mexican cheese blend

Method
 

  1. Combine enchilada sauce, water, and taco seasoning in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise and place them in the sauce mixture.
  3. Set the slow cooker to Low and cook for 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
  4. Remove the cooked chicken and shred it using two forks.
  5. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat in the sauce.
  6. Lay a tortilla flat and spoon some of the chicken mixture onto one side. Sprinkle a generous amount of cheese on top, then fold the tortilla in half.
  7. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place the folded tortilla in the skillet.
  8. Cook until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 2-4 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  9. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, chicken, and cheese.

Notes

Keep tortillas warm: Keep cooked quesadillas warm in a low oven (about 200°F) while you finish the batch.
Make cleanup a breeze: Spray your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray before adding ingredients.
Reheat like a pro: Warm leftover quesadillas in a skillet or air fryer to bring the crispiness back.
Prep ahead: Shred the chicken and store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Save time: Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to skip the slow cooker step entirely.