Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup: The Best Cozy One-Pot Delight
Experience the richness of our Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup, perfect for cold nights and easy to prepare in one pot.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides.
- Stir in the enchilada sauce, chicken broth, black beans, corn, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, then return it to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese until melted and well combined.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeños to the soup.
- Serve with tortilla chips or crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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