Description
This Easy Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup combines tender chicken, zesty spices, and creamy cheeses for a delightful, rich soup experience that will satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
- Tortilla strips or chips, for serving
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and continue to sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
2. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir in the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
4. Add the cream cheese cubes to the pot, stirring frequently until the cream cheese has melted and the soup is creamy.
5. Stir in the shredded cheddar and Monterrey Jack cheeses until completely melted and incorporated into the soup.
6. Allow the soup to simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is heated through and reaches your desired consistency.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and tortilla strips or chips on the side if desired.
Notes
For a spicier soup, add chopped jalapenos or a dash of cayenne pepper.
This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated; it often tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
You can substitute half-and-half or heavy cream in place of cream cheese for a different creamy texture.
Feel free to add other favorite toppings like avocado slices, sour cream, or extra cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg