Chicken Enchilada Soup: Easy Comfort Food for Cozy Nights
Warm up with a delicious bowl of Chicken Enchilada Soup, perfect for cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic over medium heat until softened.
- Add chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, chicken broth, and enchilada sauce.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, bell pepper, and jalapeño (if using).
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh cilantro on top before serving.
- This soup can be made ahead and reheated for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Enchilada Soup, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes