Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe: Creamy & Hearty 🍲
Chicken Enchilada Soup is a warm, comforting dish loaded with shredded chicken, beans, and a rich, cheesy broth! 🌶️🧀 Perfect for chilly nights, this one-pot meal is easy to make and packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a must-try for any soup lover!
Experience 👨🍳
With 4-5 years of cooking experience, I can confidently say this dish is an easy favorite!
⏳ Cooking Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes ⏲️
- Cook Time: 20 minutes 🔥
- Total Time: 30 minutes 🍽️
- Servings: 6 🍜
🦒 Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken 🍗
- 1 tbsp olive oil 🧂
- 1 small onion, diced 🧅
- 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 tsp chili powder 🌶️
- 1/2 tsp cumin 🌿
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed 🥞
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained 🌽
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce 🌮
- 4 cups chicken broth 🍲
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
- 1/2 cup heavy cream 🧋
- Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
- Tortilla strips, sour cream, and cilantro for garnish 🌿
📝 Instructions
Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics 🔥
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until softened. Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Step 2: Simmer the Soup 🍲
Add black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 3: Add Chicken & Cheese 🧀
Stir in shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and heavy cream. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cheese melts and the soup is creamy. Check out this delicious Chicken Enchilada Casserole Verde for another comforting meal!
Step 4: Serve & Garnish 🌿
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, sour cream, and fresh cilantro. Enjoy this warm and comforting dish!
🛋 Variations
- Spicy Kick: Add diced jalapeños or extra chili powder! 🌶️
- Low-Carb Option: Skip the corn and beans for a keto-friendly version. 🥑
- Extra Creamy: Stir in a dollop of cream cheese for extra richness. 🧀
- Vegetarian Twist: Swap chicken for extra beans or tofu. 🌱
🎧 Equipment You’ll Need
- Large pot 🍲
- Wooden spoon 🥞
- Cutting board 🔪
- Knife ⚖️
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ One-Pot Meal: Easy cleanup & minimal prep! 🥘
✔️ Rich & Creamy: Loaded with cheese and bold flavors! 🌶️🧀
✔️ Perfect for Meal Prep: Great for leftovers! 🍜
✔️ Customizable: Adjust spice levels to taste! 🌟
🥦 Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~350 kcal ⚡
- Protein: ~25g 💪
- Carbs: ~20g 🍚
- Fat: ~18g 🥑
- Fiber: ~5g 🌾
🛑 Conclusion
Chicken Enchilada Soup: Creamy & Hearty is a flavorful, satisfying dish that brings Tex-Mex comfort to your table! Try this easy recipe for a cozy meal that everyone will love. Check out this cheesy Chicken Parmesan for another delicious dinner idea! 🍽️
chicken enchilada casserole verde
Ingredients
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until softened. Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and heavy cream. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cheese melts and the soup is creamy. Check out this delicious Chicken Enchilada Casserole Verde for another comforting meal!
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, sour cream, and fresh cilantro. Enjoy this warm and comforting dish!
Notes
- Spicy Kick: Add diced jalapeños or extra chili powder! 🌶️
- Low-Carb Option: Skip the corn and beans for a keto-friendly version. 🥑
- Extra Creamy: Stir in a dollop of cream cheese for extra richness. 🧀
- Vegetarian Twist: Swap chicken for extra beans or tofu. 🌱
