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Easy 30-Minute Chicken Enchilada Soup
4.6 from 21 votes

Easy 30-Minute Chicken Enchilada Soup

πŸ˜πŸ™ŒπŸŽ‰ Don't have all day for chili to simmer? No problem! This EASY, hearty, healthier chili full of Mexican-inspired flavors is ready in 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights!!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 283 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Soup
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 pound chicken breast seasoned with salt and pepper (or use about 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, sprinkled with 1 teaspoon cumin, boneless, skinless
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin divided, 1 teaspoon
  • 1 sweet Vidalia onion diced small, large or extra-large
  • 3 to 5 garlic finely pressed or minced, cloves
  • red kidney beans I used low-salt, drained and rinsed, one 15-ounce can
  • black beans I used no-salt added, drained and rinsed, canned
  • 1 to 1.5 cups corn not necessary to thaw; or one 15-ounce can corn, drained and rinsed may be substituted, frozen
  • diced fire-roasted tomatoes regular petite diced tomatoes may be substituted, one 14.5-ounce can, petite
  • Red Enchilada Sauce I used medium heat, one 10-ounce can
  • diced green chiles regular diced green chiles may be substituted; and/or reduce to 1 can for less spiciness, two 4-ounce cans, fire-roasted
  • water chicken or vegetable broth, or as desired, about 2 cups
  • 1 to 1.5 tablespoons chili powder I used 1.5
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika regular paprika may be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt optional and to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
  • 1 to 3 teaspoons granulated sugar optional and to taste
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice optional and to taste
Toppings (optional)
  • cilantro lime wedges, diced avocado, sour cream, green onions, shredded cheese, crushed tortilla chips or crackers; all optional for garnishing, fresh

Instructions

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  1. To a large Dutch oven, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, chicken, evenly season with salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon cumin, and cook over medium-high heat until chicken is cooked through.
  2. Remove chicken from Dutch oven, and set on a cutting board to rest. Do not clean the pan or remove cooking juices.
  3. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, onions, and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until onions have softened, stir intermittently.
  4. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant; stir nearly constantly.
  5. Add the the kidney beans, black beans, corn, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, green chiles, water/broth, remaining 1 tablespoon cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, optional salt (there’s already quite a bit of salt in the other canned goods and I didn’t add any additional salt), pepper, and stir to combine. If you prefer thinner chili with more broth, you may wish to add an additional 1 to 2 cups water/broth.
  6. Bring to boil and allow chili to gently boil for about 5 to 10 minutes or until chili has reduced and thickened some.
  7. While chili is cooking, shred or cube the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Add chicken to chili and stir to combine.
  8. Stir, taste, optionally add sugar to taste (I added 3 teaspoons because the sugar balances the acid from the tomatoes), optional lime juice (brightens up the flavor), and add salt, pepper, etc. if desired.
  9. Ladle into bowls and optionally garnish with your favorites.

Notes

  • Chili will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days and in the freezer for up to 4 months. The flavors meld and marry and I think it tastes even better a day or two later.
  • I used medium heat red enchilada sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, and fire-roasted green chiles, but you can always choose milder versions of those products (and/or reduce the green chiles to 1 can or omit) and scale the amount of chili powder down to 1 tablespoon if you’re cooking for those who are more sensitive to spices.
  • Adapted from Easy 30-Minute Homemade White Chicken Chili and Easy 30-Minute Turkey Chili.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 283kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 1217mg (51%) Potassium 663mg (14%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1054IU (21%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 283kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 1217mg 51%
Potassium 663mg 14%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1054IU 21%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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