Chicken Enchilada Soup

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Additional Time

    3 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    392 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Soup

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Chicken Enchilada Soup

Chicken enchilada soup is a comforting bowl of soup packed with savory, slightly sweet, and spicy flavors.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 10 ounces Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 15 ounces canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 10 ounces canned diced tomatoes with chilies such as Rotel, 1 can
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
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Instructions

  1. In a 4qt Dutch oven or soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. Add the chili powder and cumin and cook for 1 minute more.
  2. Add the broth, enchilada sauce, corn, beans, bell pepper, Rotel tomatoes (with juices) and salt. Stir well to combine.
  3. Gently place the raw chicken breast in the pot and bring to a low simmer. Cook uncovered for 18 to 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  4. Transfer the chicken breasts to a bowl and shred them with two forks. Add it back into the soup and stir. Taste and season with salt and black pepper.
  5. Ladle into bowls and serve with your choice of toppings.

Notes

  • Optional Toppings for Serving include tortilla strips, sour cream,  cilantro, avocado, shredded cheese and sliced jalapenos.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 4 months. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 392 (20%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 1368mg (57%) Potassium 1315mg (38%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 1868IU (37%) Vitamin C 60mg (67%) Calcium 103mg (10%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 392 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 392 20%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 1368mg 57%
Potassium 1315mg 28%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 1868IU 37%
Vitamin C 60mg 67%
Calcium 103mg 10%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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