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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
5 from 15 votes

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup is a hearty combination of sautéed onion and garlic, chicken cooked in broth, tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, and a blend of chili powders and spices. Masa harina thickens the soup, while black beans, corn, and sharp cheddar cheese enrich the texture and flavor. The soup offers a thick, comforting profile with a balanced heat and creamy cheese finish.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion 1 1/2 cups, medium; chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic 1 tbsp, minced
  • 3 (14.5 oz) cans chicken broth low-sodium, divided
  • 1 lb chicken breast pounded to an even thickness, boneless, skinless
  • salt freshly ground
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 2 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin ground
  • 3/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 cup masa harina
  • 1 1/4 cups corn frozen
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans drained and rinsed well
  • 1 3/4 cup (7 oz) cheddar cheese shredded sharp
Optional Topping Ideas
  • cheddar cheese tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips, diced Roma tomatoes, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, sour cream, or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and saute 2 minutes then add garlic and saute 1 minute longer.
  2. Pour in 2 cans of the chicken broth, add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until chicken has cooked through (165 in center of each piece), about 10 - 15 minutes.
  3. Remove chicken to a cutting board and rest 5 minutes then shred or chop.
  4. While chicken is resting, pour canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, ancho chili powder, cumin and coriander into soup.
  5. In a medium mixing bowl whisk together remaining 1 can chicken broth with masa harina until well blended and no lumps remain. Pour into soup and stir.
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook stirring occasionally until soup has thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in black beans and corn and heat through.
  7. Off heat stir in cheddar cheese, mixing until melted. Stir in up to 1 cup water to thin slightly if desired. Serve warm with desired toppings.

Notes

  • Cooked rotisserie or leftover chicken can substitute the fresh chicken; add it after all other components are combined to avoid overcooking.
  • If ancho chili powder is unavailable, use an additional 2 1/2 teaspoons of regular chili powder, noting that this may increase the dish’s spiciness.