Description
Experience the heartwarming delight of Chicken Enchilada Soup, a flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, zesty spices, and savory ingredients into a comforting bowl. Perfect for any occasion, from cozy family dinners to festive gatherings, this soup is easily customizable with your favorite toppings like creamy avocado, crispy tortilla strips, and fresh cilantro. With just 45 minutes of preparation, you can serve up a hearty meal that satisfies both the palate and the soul. Enjoy the rich flavors and satisfying texture of this Chicken Enchilada Soup, and make it a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Chopped cilantro
- Avocado slices
- Lime wedges
- Crispy tortilla strips
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until soft.
- Add whole chicken breasts, black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks; return shredded chicken to the soup.
- Serve hot in bowls topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, avocado slices, lime wedges, and crispy tortilla strips as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg