Description
Chicken Enchilada Soup is a creamy, cozy weeknight favorite that hugs you with comforting enchilada flavors in a bowl. This easy, one-pot soup simmers shredded chicken with a rich tomato-chile base, corn, black beans, onion, garlic, and a touch of cream and cheddar for a silky finish. Quick to pull together, it reheats beautifully, freezes well, and makes a hearty, satisfying meal when time is tight but cravings run high.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup canned corn, drained
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: lime wedges, cilantro, avocado, tortilla strips, jalapeños
Instructions
- Add shredded chicken, broth, enchilada sauce, tomatoes, corn, black beans, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to a large pot.
- Stir well and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Lower heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes until warmed through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings like cilantro, lime, avocado, or tortilla strips.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or milk in place of heavy cream.
- Rotisserie chicken works great here for extra flavor and speed.
- To make ahead, prepare the base (steps 1–3), cool, and store in the fridge. Reheat and finish with cream and cheese just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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