Description
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup is a rich, creamy soup packed with shredded chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, and melty cheese—bringing all the bold, comforting flavors of enchiladas into one hearty bowl.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with green chiles, if preferred)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen, fresh, or canned)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: tortilla strips, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeños
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté diced onion in a bit of oil over medium heat until softened. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in enchilada sauce, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken (raw or pre-cooked). If using raw chicken breasts, simmer until cooked through, about 20–25 minutes.
- Remove cooked chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
- Stir in cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Simmer for another 5–10 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time—just add it in the final 10 minutes.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or chipotle peppers.
- Use green enchilada sauce for a different flavor profile.
- Freeze without cheese and add it when reheating for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
