Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup: The Best Comfort in a Bowl
This creamy chicken enchilada soup is the perfect comfort food, bursting with flavor and warmth.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt to taste
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until browned.
- Stir in the enchilada sauce, chicken broth, black beans, corn, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese, cooking until melted and heated through.
- Season with salt to taste and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh cilantro before serving.
- This soup can be topped with avocado and tortilla strips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup