Description
Cozy and Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup is a heartwarming dish that envelops you in rich, velvety flavors. Perfect for chilly nights or casual gatherings, this creamy soup features tender chicken, zesty enchilada sauce, and a hint of spice. It’s quick to prepare and sure to impress everyone around the table. With its balance of comforting textures and vibrant tastes, this soup will undoubtedly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- 1. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- 2. In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onion in olive oil until translucent (about 4 minutes). Add garlic for another minute.
- 3. Add chicken breasts to the pot and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- 4. Pour in chicken broth and enchilada sauce; bring to a simmer for about 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- 5. Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks; return shredded chicken to the pot along with black beans and corn.
- 6. Stir in softened cream cheese until fully melted; serve warm with toppings of your choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg