Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup: The Best Cozy Comfort Food
This creamy chicken enchilada soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, spicy enchilada sauce, and a blend of cheeses for a deliciously hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup corn
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shredded chicken and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Stir in enchilada sauce, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and add heavy cream. Stir until well combined.
- Let simmer for an additional 10 minutes to heat through.
- Stir in lime juice and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add more heavy cream or a dollop of sour cream when serving.
- This soup can be made ahead and reheated as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg