Chicken Enchilada Soup is a creamy, hearty soup made with tender chicken, enchilada sauce, beans, corn, tomatoes with green chilies, and melted cheese. This easy recipe works on the stovetop or in the Crock Pot and is perfect for family meals.
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, diced and seeds removed
3 cloves garlic, minced
10 oz red enchilada sauce
10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
15 oz whole kernel corn, drained
1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
4 cups chicken broth
1 large boneless skinless chicken breast
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
Pinch cinnamon
Pinch cayenne pepper
1. Combine seasonings and set aside. Soften cream cheese and shred cheeses.
2. Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3. Add onion and jalapeno and cook until softened.
4. Add garlic and cook briefly.
5. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to the pot with remaining ingredients except cheeses.
6. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
7. Remove chicken, shred, and return to soup.
8. Reduce heat and stir in cream cheese until smooth.
9. Add shredded cheeses and stir until melted.
10. Adjust seasoning and serve.
Shred cheese from a block for best melting.
Do not add cheese to boiling soup.
Use rotisserie chicken if desired.
Soup can be made in a Crock Pot on low for 6 hours.
Find it online: https://yummyyrecipe.com/chicken-enchilada-soup/