Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup: A Cozy Favorite for Everyone
A delicious and comforting soup that combines tender chicken with a creamy base and enchilada flavors, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add the shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, chicken broth, heavy cream, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add diced jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup, Chicken Soup, Cozy Soup