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Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A comforting and flavorful creamy chicken enchilada soup made with shredded chicken, red enchilada sauce, black beans, and heavy cream, perfect for chilly evenings.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Tortilla strips for topping
  • Sour cream for topping
  • Chopped green onions for garnish


Instructions

  1. Combine shredded chicken, red enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, chicken broth, heavy cream, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large pot.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  5. Serve hot, topped with crispy tortilla strips, a dollop of sour cream, and sprinkled with chopped green onions.

Notes

For a thicker soup, blend a portion and return it to the pot. Rotisserie chicken can save prep time. Use frozen corn for convenience.