Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup: The Best Cozy Comfort Food
This Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup is the perfect cozy comfort food for any occasion. It’s rich, flavorful, and sure to please!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (corn) drained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, and chicken broth.
- Add black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Bring to a simmer and let cook for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some chopped cilantro before serving.
- This soup can be adjusted for more spice by adding diced jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup, Comfort Food, Chicken Soup