Description
Warm up with a bowl of comforting Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup. Discover a simple and delicious recipe perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 2 medium breasts)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- ΒΌ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Base Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softening, then add the bell pepper and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Step 2: Season and Build Flavor Sprinkle the cumin, chili powder, and oregano into the vegetable mixture, stirring constantly for about 1 minute to toast the spices and release their oils. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to begin layering your flavors.
- Step 3: Add Liquids and Key Components Pour in the chicken broth, enchilada sauce, and diced green chiles, stirring well to incorporate all the spices from the bottom of the pot. Add the shredded chicken, black beans, and corn. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
- Step 4: Create the Creamy Element Reduce the heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese in small batches, whisking continuously until each addition is fully melted and incorporated. Once all cream cheese is incorporated, stir in the shredded Mexican cheese blend until smoothly melted.
- Step 5: Finish and Adjust Stir in the fresh cilantro and lime juice, taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed. Allow the soup to simmer for another 5 minutes to marry all the flavors.
- Step 6: Serve and Garnish Ladle the hot soup into bowls and invite everyone to customize with their preferred toppings.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg