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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
This easy chicken enchilada soup has all of the flavors you love from chicken enchiladas but is lightened up and made in the slow cooker for a weeknight-friendly dinner the whole family will love.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 26 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 228 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the soup
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 to 2 teaspoons chipotle chile in adobo sauce , chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 15-ounce can low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 14.5-ounce can petite diced tomatoes
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin , plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pound boneless , skinless chicken breast
Toppings
- ¾ cup Shredded Reduced-Fat Cheddar Cheese
- ¼ cup chopped scallions
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 medium , 4-ounces avocado (optional)
- 6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream , optional
Instructions
For the soup
- In a medium nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring until soft, about 3 minutes. Add to the slow cooker along with the broth, tomato sauce, chipotle in adobo, cilantro, beans, tomatoes, corn, cumin, and oregano. Add the chicken breasts. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker.
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For the toppings
- To serve, ladle into serving bowls and divide evenly. Top with cheddar cheese, scallions, cilantro, avocado, and sour cream (if using).
Notes
- reprinted with permission by Gina Homolka, The Skinnytaste Cookbook
Nutrition Information
Calories
228kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
206mg
(9%)
Potassium
537mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
229IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 206mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 537mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 229IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.