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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

This flavorful Mexican-inspired Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada soup is packed with hearty vegetables then topped with sharp cheddar cheese.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 380 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
  • 1 medium zucchini (diced)
  • 15 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 15 ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
  • ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded – garnish)
  • diced avocado, cilantro, tortilla chips (optional garnishes)
Lime Crema
  • 1 cup whole milk plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Place the first 15 ingredients (chicken through chicken broth) in a slow cooke and cook on High for 4 hours of Low for 8 hours. 
  2. While the soup is cooking, mix together the lime crema in a small bowl and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve the soup.
  3. Before service, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board. Cut into large chunks then return to the slow cooker.
  4. Serve soup in bowls and garnish with lime crema and chided cheese as well as any other desired garnishes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2cups Calories 380kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 40.5g (14%) Protein 36.8g (74%) Fat 9.1g (14%) Saturated Fat 4.1g (21%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 1622mg (68%) Fiber 8.8g (35%) Sugar 14.1g (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 380

% Daily Value*

Serving 2cups
Calories 380kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 40.5g 14%
Protein 36.8g 74%
Fat 9.1g 14%
Saturated Fat 4.1g 21%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 1622mg 68%
Fiber 8.8g 35%
Sugar 14.1g 28%

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