Description
Chicken Enchilada Soup delivers creamy, cheesy, bold enchilada flavor in every spoonful. This comforting soup features tender chicken, red enchilada sauce, tomatoes, black beans, corn, and a swirl of heavy cream with melted cheddar for a luscious finish. Quick to make on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, it feeds 6 and pairs with toppings like tortilla strips and cilantro, making great leftovers for meal prep and game day. Ideal for busy weeknights, customize with jalapeño, lime, or avocado to adjust heat and creaminess.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can red enchilada sauce
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Optional toppings: tortilla strips, sour cream, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant.
- Add chicken breast, enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Simmer for 5 more minutes, then serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
- You can use shredded rotisserie chicken as a shortcut
- For a dairy free version omit heavy cream and cheese and use dairy free alternatives
- To make it gluten free, check enchilada sauce label
- Freeze leftovers; store in airtight containers up to 3 months
- Adjust heat with more chili powder or jalapeño
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
Keywords: Chicken Enchilada Soup, creamy soup, cheesy soup, enchilada flavor, Mexican soup, game day soup, crockpot enchilada soup