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Crockpot Carne Asada Tacos

Melt in your mouth Crockpot Carne Asada Tacos are slow cooked to perfection! This is the easiest way to make your taco night extra delicious and gluten free. Flavored with tons of tasty seasoning, gluten free beer and fresh lime juice this tender meat makes the best tacos, nachos or burrito bowls.

We were out of town in Colorado and trying to figure out what we could make for dinner since we were going to gone all day. This recipe always saves the day because it only takes a few minutes of prep. After you prep all you do is set it and forget it. The longer it cooks the better so it’s a great meal when you’re not really sure when you are going to be home.

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Crockpot Carne Asada Tacos

But when you come home for dinner you just shred the meat, drizzle with honey and it’s ready for taco night! Another great fix and forget it dinner for taco night is my pork carnitas.

Crockpot Carne Asada Tacos

You can take one extra step and crisp it up in the oven for a little crunchiness to it. I do love the brunt edges that a few minutes in the broiler creates. But honestly, sometimes I just skip that step when I’m in a hurry and it’s still scrumptious.

Homemade Rub

I love making rubs for meat because you can control how much spice, salt and flavors you want. This only takes a few minutes to throw together and you can use more or less of whatever you like best. I always try to keep it a little less spicy when the kids are eating with us. It just makes it easier so I don’t have to make two meals. If it were just me and my husband it would be spicy and have tons more garlic!! Mix it all up and then cover the meat in this delicious seasoning.

  • 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt kosher salt

How to Make Crockpot Carne Asada Tacos

Step 1. Add steak to bowl of your slow cooker. Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil on steak.

Step 2. In a separate bowl combine chipotle chili powder, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika and oregano. Mix to combine. Rub seasonings into the meat.

Step 3. Add minced garlic, agave, lime juice and zest onto steak. Pour 1 cup beer over all ingredients.

Step 4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.

Step 5. Shred or slice steak.

Crockpot Carne Asada Tacos

Step 6. (Optional) Place on sheet pan and broil for 3-5 minutes or until meat begins to crisp.

Crockpot Carne Asada Tacos

Step 7. Serve with tortillas, chips or rice. Add desired toppings.

Crockpot Carne Asada Tacos

What Beer to use for Crockpot Carne Asada Tacos?

The best beer to use with this recipe is a light colored lager beer. My recipes are all gluten free because my husband has celiac disease, which is when you are allergic to gluten. There is an amazing beer called Daura that is gluten free. I use this in all my cooking that needs a light beer. The beer, along with the lime, helps tenderize the meat with the acids and tannins that are found in beer! Of course, the beer also adds a depth of flavor.

Make a Taco Bar with Carne Asada Meat

One of my favorite things to do when I have a party planned is to make a main dish like this and just keep it warm in the Crock Pot for people to enjoy when they are hungry. I always set up all the sides next to the Crock Pot so every one can customize what they like. Here’s what I usually like to include. We had some fresh mango also so I cut that up on top as well.

  • Corn Tortillas
  • Cooked Rice (to make a bowl)
  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Shredded Cabbage
  • Cotija Cheese and Shredded Mexican Blend
  • Pickled Onions
  • Pickled Jalapeños
  • Guacamole
  • Sour Cream
  • Chopped Cilantro
  • Chopped Onions
  • Quartered Limes
  • Salsa
  • Mango

I love Mexican food, it’s probably my favorite food if I had to pick one. I’ve made several Mexican inspired dishes so if you are looking for more recipes give one of these a try!

Crock Pot Beefy Potato Taco Casserole

Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole

Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn

Crock Pot Carne Asada Tacos

Crockpot Carne Asada Tacos

Author: Allison Treadwell
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5 from 6 votes
Course : Dinner
Cuisine : Mexican
Servings : 6
Calories : 268
Total Time : 8 hrs 10 mins
Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 8 hrs

Ingredients

  • 2 pound Flank Steak
  • 1 cup beer gluten free
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tbsp agave or honey
  • 1 lime zest and juice

Carne Asada Rub

  • 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano

Instructions 

  • Add steak to bowl of your slow cooker.
  • Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil on steak.
  • In a separate bowl combine chipotle chili powder, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika and oregano. Mix to combine. Rub seasonings into the meat.
  • Squeeze lime juice and zest onto steak.
  • Add minced garlic and agave to slow cooker.
  • Pour 1 cup beer over all ingredients.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
  • Shred or slice steak.
  • Optional- Place on sheet pan and broil for 3-5 minutes.
  • Serve with tortillas, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, onions, cilantro.

Notes

Nutritional information does not include tortillas or any toppings. 

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 1268mg | Potassium: 588mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 571IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3mg

Filed Under: Beef, Dinner, Gluten Free, Mexican, Recipes Tagged With: Crockpot Carne Asada Tacos, Gluten Free, mexican

Crock Pot Beefy Potato Taco Casserole

Get ready for one of your favorite meals of all time! Crock pot beefy potato taco casserole is filled with a cheesy Mexican sauce, diced potatoes with bell peppers, onions and ground beef! This simple, gluten free recipe will become a quick dinner the whole family can dig into and enjoy.

Taco Potato Casserole

Crock pot casseroles or one-pot dinners, like this one, are a great go-to for a dinner. Casseroles are my jam because I like to have everything ready to go since I have no energy to cook at the end of the day.

You can prepare this Mexican ground beef and potatoes dish in less than 10 minutes and it is so easy to make. Plus, it is made in one pot so you will be able to dig into dinner right away and will only have one dish to clean up! That is always a plus in my book.

CROCK POT BEEFY POTATO TACO CASSEROLE

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Crockpot Taco Casserole

Potatoes are one of my favorite go-to comfort foods and make a perfect addition to any casserole. Crockpot Taco Casserole is one of my most popular recipes for a reason. It has all the ingredients everyone loves in a casserole. I love adding potatoes to any casserole like my Kielbasa Casserole.

Since I’m from Arizona I am a big fan of Mexican food. I can eat it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. So anytime I can incorporate more Mexican dishes into my life I will! This recipe combines all of my favorites into one with potatoes, cheese, ground beef, and Mexican spices.

The potatoes add a great balance to all the cheese and meat and the flavors come together to make a crowd-pleasing dish that everyone will enjoy.

Slow Cooker Taco Casserole in dish

Taco Casserole Recipes

Using a Mexican spice packet adds a delicious flavor to any taco casserole recipe or meal with almost no work. I use this McCormick Mild Mexican Spice Packet because I know it’s gluten-free.

If you want to make it spicier you can use the spicy version or make your own spice mix. Here’s a link to my make your own spices including a Mexican spice version. A quick pour of the spices over everything and this meal goes from bland to fiesta for your mouth!

Frozen Hash Browns or Diced Potatoes?

So I know what you are thinking… Should I use hash browns or diced potatoes for this beef potato casserole? While both are a good choice, I’ll tell you why I opted for diced hash browns.

When I was shopping for hash browns I spotted diced hash browns in the freezer section that already had onions and peppers in them. Because I’m always a fan of simplifying, I grabbed a bag.

Something that makes my life easier? Don’t mind if I do. If I can save time and don’t have to chop anything I’m always going to opt for that shortcut. If you’re not able to find diced hash browns or potatoes with onions and peppers already in the bag, you can easily add regular hash browns to this recipe.

They will work the same but you’ll want to add some diced onions and peppers to them to give it the extra flavor. You can even add diced potatoes that aren’t frozen. Just make sure to dice them into small bites and cook beforehand just long enough that they are soft.

CROCK POT BEEFY POTATO TACO CASSEROLE in Slow Cooker

Tips for Making Crock Pot Beef Potato Casserole

  • Make sure to use frozen potatoes. Do not thaw them first or they will be mushy by the time they are finished cooking. Again, if you use regular potatoes cook them until they are soft.
  • Shred your own cheese. If you buy pre-shredded cheese it has an anti-caking agent on it that makes it hard to melt. It’s important that the cheese melts in this so shred your own.
  • Add traditional Mexican toppings to this dish like lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, and jalapenos.
  • This is a great dish for a taco bar! You can just make a big pot of it and keep it in the Crock-Pot on warm. Layer out all the toppings mentions above and everyone can serve themselves!
  • This dish makes a lot so be prepared for leftovers. The best part is it is just as delicious reheated.
  • If you don’t like Velveeta cheese you can swap it out for more shredded cheese.
Crock Pot Mexican Hash Brown Casserole

Food Allergies- Gluten Free

All of my recipes are gluten free! And this Mexican potato recipe is no different. I make everything without gluten in our house because my husband has Celiac disease, which is an allergy to gluten.

Here are a few things you’ll want to pay attention to if you’re dealing with food allergies in your family.

Taco Spice Packets

Taco spice packets commonly have gluten added to them. Always make sure and check the label before you buy any spice packets, gravy packets, or really anything that comes in a packet.

McCormick Spices makes this gluten-free Taco Mix so you know it is safe! But Old El Paso also has one that is gluten-free and you can always make your own spices too.

Cream of Cheddar Soup

Don’t swap the Velveeta in this recipe for Cream of Cheddar Soup. This also has gluten in it as do most “cream of” anything soups. I’m not sure why but they love to add gluten to canned soups, but they do.

You can use condensed Cheddar Cheese soup but make sure it’s gluten-free. There is a brand called “Gluten Free Pantry” that makes a gluten-free cheddar cheese soup, or if you want to save the calories I just leave out the Velveeta and add more shredded cheese than normal.

Easy Crock Pot Camping Recipe

We’re big campers in our family and this recipe is a great option to throw together for a hearty meal after a long day playing. When we go camping I always bring my Crock-Pot along.

Most of the camping we do is in KOA’s so we usually have electricity to power the Crock-Pot. Of course, we always like to make some of our food over the campfire like s’mores or hot dogs.

But I like to have a real meal I can make, especially for the adults that are usually starving from a full day of fishing, hiking, and playing.

And since the only thing I have to prep for this meal is the ground beef, which I cook before and throw it in a Ziploc bag, it’s easy to throw everything in the slow cooker and head out to swim.

Camping is always easier when I have a plan for meals and I like to use this free Camping Planner to put together our menu plan and its packing checklist to make sure everything is organized for our getaway.I also like bring Crock-Pot liners for easy clean-up while cooking at the campsite. No one wants to have to soak and scrub a Crock-Pot while their camping.

How to Make Crock Pot Beefy Potato Taco Casserole

Step 1. Brown ground beef and garlic and add to slow cooker.

Step 2. Pour potatoes, Velveeta, 1 cup shredded cheese.

Ingredients for Crock Pot Taco Casserole

Step 3. Stir all ingredients together and top with remaining shredded cheese.

Slow Cooker Taco Casserole in Crock Pot

Step 4. Cook on high for 2- 2 1/2 hours or low for 4 hours. (If you are able to stir one time halfway through cooking.

CROCK POT BEEFY POTATO TACO CASSEROLE

Step 5. Once finished cooking, stir to thoroughly incorporate cheese throughout. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Mexican potato taco casserole is a hearty and filling dish that is perfect for feeding a crowd. It’s easy to make in the slow cooker and you can customize it with your favorite toppings, making this recipe perfect for camping trips or family gatherings alike. So why wait? Grab all your ingredients and get cooking!

CROCK POT BEEFY POTATO TACO CASSEROLE

Crock Pot Beefy Potato Taco Casserole

Author: Allison Treadwell
Crock Pot Beefy Potato Taco Casserole is filled with a cheesy Mexican sauce, diced potatoes with bell peppers, onions and ground beef! This simple, gluten free recipe will become a quick dinner the whole family can dig in and enjoy.
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4.35 from 163 votes
Course : Main Course
Cuisine : Mexican
Servings : 8 servings
Calories : 437
Total Time : 4 hrs 10 mins
Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 4 hrs

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker 4 Qt or larger

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 oz Diced Potatoes or 32 oz Hash browns
  • 16 oz Velveeta cut into small cubes
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 1 Taco Seasoning Mix Packet
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Instructions 

  • Brown ground beef and garlic and add to slow cooker.
  • Pour potatoes, Velveeta, 1 cup shredded cheese.
  • Stir all ingredients together and top with remaining shredded cheese.
  • Cook on high for 2- 2 1/2 hours or low for 4 hours. (If you are able to, stir one time halfway through cooking.)
  • Once finished cooking, stir to thoroughly incorporate cheese throughout. Serve with your favorite toppings.

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Nutrition

Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1145mg | Potassium: 656mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 758IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 488mg | Iron: 2mg

Filed Under: Beef, Gluten Free, Mexican, Recipes Tagged With: beef, Casserole, Crock Pot Beefy Potato Taco Casserole, mexican

Fiesta Crack Chicken

What do you get when you put the two most popular crockpot recipes, Crack Chicken and Salsa Chicken, together? Fiesta Crack Chicken! This chicken has the best of both worlds with a creamy ranch chicken sauce and all the flavor from salsa chicken. This quick recipe is just as easy with no chopping or prep. Pour it all in and dinner is ready when you are!

Fiesta Crack Chicken

I was trying to decide what to make for dinner one morning and didn’t have everything to make crack chicken so I was trying to think what else I could make. I had a leftover jar of salsa in the fridge and thought to myself, what if I add salsa to crack chicken and boom…Fiesta Crack Chicken. This creamy salsa chicken was a hit in our house!

If you don’t like the original crack chicken then you may want to try this since the salsa adds a lot of flavor and totally different taste.

One of my favorite things about this recipe it that it includes the veggies so I have one less thing to prepare when I get home. Also, whenever I make meals that include rice I always use my rice maker. This really makes dinner a breeze because I don’t have to make it when I get home. We literally walk in the door and make our plates. I use the Zojirushi Rice Maker which is amazing. It has a timer and setting for brown or white rice which is helpful.

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What’s in Fiesta Crack Chicken?

Fiesta Crack Chicken
  • Chicken Breasts
  • Ranch Packet or make your own ranch with this recipe
  • Cream Cheese
  • Jar of salsa
  • Corn
  • Black Beans
  • Optional – avocado, cheese, sour cream

Here’s a little avocado humor!

Avocado Timeline

How to Serve Fiesta Crack Chicken?

There are so many ways to eat Fiesta Crack Chicken! We actually ate it three different ways this week!

  • Serve over rice to make Burrito bowl
  • Low Carb- serve over cauliflower rice or in lettuce cups
  • Make tacos or tostadas
  • Layer over tortilla chips and add extra cheese on top for nachos

How to Make Fiesta Crack Chicken

Layer chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Pour salsa, ranch, black beans and corn on top of chicken and mix everything together.

Fiesta Crack Chicken

Cut cream cheese into chunks and place on top of mixture. This will slowly melt into the mixture as it heats up.

Fiesta Crack Chicken

Cook on low for 4- 6 hours or high for 2-3. Stir cream cheese into mixture half way through if possible.

Fiesta Crack Chicken

Shred chicken with forks or cut into chunks.

Food Allergies

Gluten Free- All my recipes are gluten free because my husband has Celiac Disease, which means he is allergic to gluten. This recipe uses a ranch packet. I always use Hidden Valley Ranch Packets because they are certified gluten free. If you would rather make your own here is a link to a recipe for that too. Just always make sure you check the ingredients in any packet you purchase to confirm it doesn’t have gluten in it.

Looking for more Crockpot Mexican Recipes?

Pork Carnitas

Quick Chicken Pozole Soup

Quinoa Enchilada Casserole

Crunchy Chicken Casserole

Need A New Crock Pot?

My favorite is this Crock Pot 7 quart Programmable Slow Cooker. First and foremost, I love being able to set the timer in case I’m not home when the food is finished cooking and it just switches to warm. Plus you can lock the lid and just carry it to a party. Not only is it easy to carry but also you will never lose another Tupperware or serving dish again at a potluck party!

Fiesta Crack Chicken

Fiesta Crack Chicken

Author: Allison Treadwell
What do you get when you put the two most popular crockpot recipes, Crack Chicken and Salsa Chicken, together? Fiesta Crack Chicken! This chicken has the best of both worlds with a creamy ranch chicken sauce and all the flavor from salsa chicken.
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4.12 from 88 votes
Course : Dinner
Cuisine : Mexican
Servings : 4 servings
Calories : 616
Total Time : 4 hrs 5 mins
Prep Time : 5 mins
Cook Time : 4 hrs

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 15.5 oz salsa
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning or 1 oz homemade ranch seasoning
  • 14.5 oz canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 12 oz frozen corn or 14.5 oz can of sweet corn
  • 8 oz cream cheese cut into blocks
  • Avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream optional
US Customary – Metric

Instructions 

  • Layer chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Pour salsa, ranch, black beans and corn on top of chicken and mix everything together.
  • Cut cream cheese into chunks and place on top of mixture. This will slowly melt into the mixture as it heats up.
  • Cook on low for 4- 6 hours or high for 2-3.
  • Mix everything together making sure cream cheese if fully mixed in. Shred chicken with forks or cut into chunks.
  • Serve over rice, cauliflower rice or in tortillas.

Nutrition

Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 2078mg | Potassium: 1587mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1347IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 4mg

Filed Under: Chicken, Dinner, Gluten Free, Mexican, Most Popular, Recipes Tagged With: chicken, crack chicken, Crock pot, Dinner, fiesta crack chicken, Gluten Free, mexican, salsa chicken, slow cooker

Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn

slow cooker mexican street corn
Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn

What is Mexican Street Corn or Elote?

If you haven’t had the chance to have slow cooker mexican street corn before it is a taste that is hard to describe!

The best way is to picture yourself taking a stroll through the busy streets of Mexico City and you will smell the sizzling corn on the cob being sold in carts all along the road. Can you smell it through the screen?

This is how this special corn got its name, Mexican Street Corn. Mexican Street Corn is served with butter, salt, chili powder, mayonnaise, lime juice and cotija cheese. These flavors are perfect together!

Mexican Street Corn goes by another name as well, Elote. In Central American and Mexico corn, on or off the cob is called, Elote. This name is derived from the Nahuatl elotitutl, meaning tender cob. After tasting this amazing corn you will immediately be hooked and may not be able to go back to eating it with just butter and salt again.

Ok now you know everything these is to know about Mexican Street Corn but how do you to make it?

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How to Make Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn at Home

Once I had tried this delicious corn at a restaurant called the Elote Cafe in Sedona I had to make it once I returned home. Nothing can compare to having the ambience of the streets of Mexico City or at Elote Cafe.

However, I wanted to share this recipe out at our next party and try to share the delicious and unique flavors. I know it sounds crazy putting mayonnaise with corn but this tangy and sweet mix is what makes this corn so tasty.

I always try to make things simple for parties so I can enjoy my friends’ company. Also, I find that sometimes people don’t really enjoy eating an entire corn on the cob at a party so I thought making it in the slow cooker would work best so everyone could eat it as a dip or with their dinner.

There was none left by the time we had dinner but everyone loved the unique flavors and taste. Now you can have this little taste of Mexico City street food at home too. Try out this amazing recipe for a party or just as a side to go with tacos!

What is Cotija Cheese?

One of the key parts of Mexican Street Corn is Cotija Cheese but if you have never had cotijta cheese it might be a little confusing to know the taste. Cotija is a Mexican cow’s milk is a white, dry and crumbly cheese.

It is named after the town it comes from, Cotija, Michoacán. The closest cheese to compare it to is feta as far as consistency. The taste is very different though. It has a taste that is sharp, salty and milky. I highly recommend giving this cheese a try!

Cotija Cheese

Cheese Substitute– If you have had cotija cheese before and you don’t enjoy it then you can swap for parmesan cheese.

Need A New Crock Pot?

My favorite is this Crock Pot 7 quart Programmable Slow Cooker. First and foremost, I love being able to set the timer in case I’m not home when the food is finished cooking and it just switches to warm. Plus you can lock the lid and just carry it to a party. Not only is it easy to carry but also you will never lose another Tupperware or serving dish again at a potluck party!

slow cooker mexican street corn

Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn

Author: Allison Treadwell
Mexican Street Corn or Elote dip is filled with flavors that are bold and delicious. This creamy, cheesy, spicy side dish or dip will win you over at first bite.
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4.11 from 56 votes
Course : Appetizer
Cuisine : Mexican
Servings : 4 servings
Calories : 687
Total Time : 1 hr 15 mins
Prep Time : 15 mins
Cook Time : 1 hr

Ingredients

  • 1 bag frozen whole kernel sweet corn or 4 ears of boiled corn shucked
  • 1/2 cup poblano pepper chopped and seeded
  • 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 8 ounces cream cheese cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup mayonaise
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • Cotija cheese or parmesan crumbled for topping
  • Cilantro for garnish
US Customary – Metric

Instructions 

  • Cook corn as directed on bag.
  • Place all ingredients except mayonnaise and lime juice in slow cooker.
  • Cover, cook on low for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Uncover, stir in mayonnaise and lime until well blended.
  • Cover, cook on high for 10 minutes.
  • Top with cotija cheese, cilantro and sprinkle with chili powder. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 687kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 995mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1656IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 485mg | Iron: 1mg

Looking for tacos to go with Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn?

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Filed Under: Appetizer, Dips, Gluten Free, Mexican, Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian Tagged With: Crock pot, crockpotandflipsflops, elote corn, mexican, mexican street corn, slow cooker, vegetarian

Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole

This Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole is filled with layers of chicken, tortilla chips and a creamy sauce making this a one pot wonder!

Mexican food is a favorite in our house so anytime I can incorporate it into a fast and easy recipe I do a little happy dance! This casserole is perfect for a busy weeknight or to bring to a potluck.

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Making the Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole

Making this barely takes any prep time which is why you are sure to love it on top of how delicious it is!

Step One -Start by making the filling. You mix the cream cheese and salsa verde together until combined.

Whenever a recipe calls for cream cheese I never remember to take it out and soften it. So I always throw it in the microwave for a minute to soften it so that I can stir it in.

Step 2- Stir in chicken, green chiles, onion, cilantro, garlic and cumin.

Step 3- Start building the casserole by layer 1/4 of the tortilla chips on the bottom.

Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole
Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole

Step 4- Add a 1/3 of the chicken filling.

Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole

Step 5- Top with 1/2 cup of cheese.

Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole

Step 6- Repeat layers twice ending with the cheese.

Step 7- Cook for 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high.

Step 8- Once finished top with remaining chips and cheese and let melt on top before serving.

Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole
Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole

Looking for a delicious side dish to go with the Mexican Crunch Casserole? Try this Mexican Street Corn!

Food Allergies-

Gluten-Free- All of my recipes are gluten free since my husband has celiac disease, which means he is allergic to gluten. All of the ingredients in this recipe are gluten free.

More Easy Casserole Ideas

Looking for other great casseroles? Try one of these!

Easy Baked Ziti

Quinoa Enchilada Casserole

Need A New Crock Pot?

My favorite is this Crock Pot 7 quart Programmable Slow Cooker. First and foremost, I love being able to set the timer in case I’m not home when the food is finished cooking and it just switches to warm. Plus you can lock the lid and just carry it to a party. Not only is it easy to carry but also you will never lose another Tupperware or serving dish again at a potluck party!

Mexican Crunchy Casserole

Crunchy Chicken Casserole

Author: Allison Treadwell
This Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole is filled with layers of chicken, tortilla chips and a creamy sauce making this a one pot wonder!
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4.25 from 4 votes
Course : Dinner
Cuisine : Mexican
Servings : 8 servings
Calories : 899
Total Time : 3 hrs 15 mins
Prep Time : 15 mins
Cook Time : 3 hrs

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded chicken
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 16 ounces salsa verde
  • 8 ounces diced green chiles drained
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 8 cups tortilla chips broken if needed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
US Customary – Metric

Instructions 

  • In a large bowl stir together cream cheese and salsa verde until combined. Stir in chicken, green chiles, onion, cilantro, garlic and cumin.
  • Layer 1/4 of the tortilla chips in the bottom. Top with 1/3 of the chicken mixture and 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat layers twice.
  • Cook on low for 3 hours or high for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Once cooked top with remaining chips and cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Top with avocado and sour cream. (Optional)

Nutrition

Calories: 899kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1312mg | Potassium: 602mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1082IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 454mg | Iron: 4mg

Filed Under: Chicken, Dinner, Gluten Free, Mexican, Recipes Tagged With: chicken, crockpot, easy dinner, Gluten Free, mexican, slow cooker

Crockpot Pork Carnitas

Slow cooker Pork Carnitas

Make these juicy and tender Crockpot pork carnitas! Without a doubt, this is easy because all it needs is spices you (most likely) have in your pantry and three ingredients.

Fix and Forget Crockpot Pork Carnitas

Pork Carnitas is the perfect meat for the slow cooker since it gets better with time. You cook is low and slow and it marinates in it own juices to create a fall apart meat for your main dish. This is my go to meal when I am going to be out of the house all day and need dinner to be ready at 5 pm with no extra steps. I walk in the door and dinner is ready!

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Party Time

This is the perfect party food too! Make it for Cinco De Mayo or make all year long with this easy fiesta. There is minimal prep and you get to start it hours before the party. You can clean the house, decorate, run errands, take a nap (just kidding, maybe) and then your meat will be all ready to go once your guests arrive. Set up a taco bar with all the fixins and make this meat the star. Guests get to make their own tacos with all their favorite sides and you become the master chef!

Taco Bar Fixings Ideas

  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Cotija Cheese and Shredded Mexican Blend
  • Shredded Cabbage
  • Guacamole
  • Sour Cream
  • Chopped Cilantro
  • Chopped Onions
  • Quartered Limes

Spice It Up

I love spicy food so this recipe that has a little kick to it because of the chipotle chili powder. As a result of loving spicy food, I usually do 2 Tablespoons. But I list it as 1 Tablespoons in case you don’t like it too spicy or if you’re making it for a party.

Crisp it Up

This step only takes a few minutes but the crispy texture is worth the time. At this time all you have to do it take the meat once it’s finished and throw it in the oven under the broiler for a crunch that will take your meat from good to great. However, if you don’t have time for this step the meat is still juicy and tender.

What to Make with Crockpot Pork Carnitas

You can make so much more than tacos with Pork Carnitas! In addition to tacos, there are endless options which I love to make into several meals during the week. Here’s just a few of the ideas to make with the leftovers.

Burrito Bowls– Serve with rice and pork carnitas. Add toppings and beans.

Pork Sandwiches– Pork Carnitas is the best filling for a sandwich. Add cheese and coleslaw and you are set.

Taco Salad– Shred some lettuce and add pork carnitas. I love to make a salsa and sour cream dressing to toss the salad in. Add black beans, corn, and shredded cheese.

Quesadillas– Add some pork carnitas to you quesadilla have a protein.

Nachos– Layer your shredded pork with chips, shredded cheese, black beans, sour cream and avocado.

Looking for more Mexican Recipes?

Quick Chicken Pozole Soup

Quinoa Enchilada Casserole

Chicken Tinga Tacos

Crunchy Chicken Casserole

Salsa Chicken

Need a Slow Cooker? My favorite is this Crock Pot 7 quart Programmable Slow Cooker. First and foremost, I love being able to set the timer in case I’m not home when the food is finished cooking and it just switches to warm. Plus you can lock the lid and just carry it to a party. Not only is it easy to carry but also you will never lose another Tupperware or serving dish again at a potluck party!

Crock Pot Pork carnitas

Pork Carnitas

Author: Allison Treadwell
This recipe is great because all it needs is spices you (most likely) have in your pantry and three more ingredients.
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5 from 2 votes
Course : Dinner
Cuisine : Mexican
Servings : 8 servings
Calories : 258
Total Time : 8 hrs 10 mins
Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 8 hrs

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds pork roast or loin
  • 2/3 cup orange juice
  • 1 sweet onion diced
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder you can use regular chili powder also
  • Tortillas to serve
US Customary – Metric

Instructions 

  • Combine all dry ingredients in bowl.
  • Place pork in crock pot.
  • Coat pork with rub.
  • Pour orange juice over meat.
  • Add onions on top of meat and around.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours .
  • Shred meat with two forks directly in the slow cooker (or take out, shred, and replace in sauce). It should fall apart easily.
  • Preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the shredded meat on the cooking sheet and pour a few spoonfuls of sauce over the top. Broil for 5-10 minutes or until you get browned edges on the pork.
  • Serve on tortillas or taco shells.

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 687mg | Potassium: 780mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 354IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg

Filed Under: Chicken, Dinner, Gluten Free, Mexican, Recipes Tagged With: Gluten Free, mexican, pork, slow cooker

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