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Chicken Enchilada Soup

Chicken Enchilada Soup: A Hearty and Easy Weeknight Favorite

A delicious Chicken Enchilada Soup, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner featuring rich flavors and hearty ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • large soup pot

Ingredients
  

Seasonings

  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Soup

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, diced with seeds removed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 10 oz red enchilada sauce https://thecozycook.com/homemade-enchilada-sauce/
  • 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz canned whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast or 2 small, see notes if using cooked chicken
  • 4 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded can also use more cheddar

Instructions
 

Steps

  • Combine the seasonings and set aside. Take out the cream cheese and allow it to soften. Shred cheddar and Monterey jack cheese from a block and set aside.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onions and the peppers. Soften for 4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Pat the chicken dry and season each side with salt and pepper. Add it to the soup pot along with all remaining ingredients except for the cream cheese and shredded cheese.
  • Bring the soup to a gentle boil and allow the chicken to slowly cook through. About 15-20 minutes. Remove the chicken and use two forks to shred. Return it to the soup.

Notes

If using cooked chicken, add it towards the end to heat through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken enchilada soup, chicken soup, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes, hearty soup, weeknight dinner
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