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Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe
5 from 272 votes

Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe

Chicken Enchilada Soup combines shredded chicken, green enchilada sauce, chicken broth, green chiles, spices, corn, rice, and cream cheese to create a creamy, flavorful soup with a Mexican-inspired profile. It is finished with cheese and fresh cilantro for garnish, offering a comforting and hearty meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 366 kcal
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breast cooked and shredded
  • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans Green enchilada sauce mild
  • 2 (4-ounce) cans green chiles diced
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 1½ tablespoons cumin ground
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅔ cup corn thawed if frozen
  • ⅔ cup instant rice
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese cubed and softened
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • cilantro shredded cheese, chopped fresh cilantro
  • Monterey jack cheese shredded cheese, chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Combine chicken, broth, enchilada sauce, green chiles, water, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3½ hours.
  2. Add corn, rice, and cream cheese. Stir and cook on high for 30 minutes more.
  3. Add salt and pepper to taste and top with cheese and cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • This soup stores well refrigerated for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
  • For longer storage, freeze the soup for 4-6 months; thaw in refrigerator before slowly reheating over low heat to maintain smooth cream cheese texture.
  • It can also be prepared on the stovetop by boiling the broth and sauce mixture, then simmering with corn, rice, and cream cheese.

Nutrition Information

Calories 366kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 138mg (46%) Sodium 329mg (14%) Potassium 705mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1010IU (20%) Vitamin C 2.7mg (3%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 366

% Daily Value*

Calories 366kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 138mg 46%
Sodium 329mg 14%
Potassium 705mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1010IU 20%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 3%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

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