5.0 from 12 votes
Chicken Enchilada Soup
Chicken enchilada soup is a comforting bowl of soup packed with savory, slightly sweet, and spicy flavors.
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
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Add the broth, enchilada sauce, corn, beans, bell pepper, Rotel tomatoes (with juices) and salt. Stir well to combine.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ladle into bowls and serve with your choice of toppings.
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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
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
% 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.