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Melissa Jo

Easy Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup (One Pot, 30-Minute Recipe!)

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Lord have mercy, this Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup might be one of the best soups I’ve ever made! It’s creamy, cheesy, a little spicy, and packed with tender shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and all those delicious enchilada flavors. And the best part? Everything cooks in ONE POT! No rotisserie chicken needed because we’re cooking fresh chicken breasts right in that flavorful broth. Add a little cream cheese, freshly shredded cheddar, and Monterey Jack, and you’ve got yourself a creamy, dreamy soup that’s going to rock your world! Serve it with golden-browned flour tortillas for dipping, and thank me later!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 393

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Add the diced onion and jalapeño and sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
  2. Stir in 1 packet of Sazón seasoning and sauté briefly. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Push the vegetables to one side of the pot. Add 1½–2 pounds of chicken breasts directly to the hot butter and oil. Sprinkle 1 packet of taco seasoning evenly over the chicken and let it sear for 3–5 minutes over medium heat.
  4. Pour in 4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle boil. Cook for approximately 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Remove the chicken breasts, shred using a chicken shredding tool or two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  6. Add 1 (15-ounce) can of drained whole kernel corn, 1 (15-ounce) can of drained black beans, 1 (10-ounce) can of drained Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, and 1 (10-ounce) can of red enchilada sauce. Stir to combine, bring to a gentle boil, and cook for 5 minutes.
  7. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Stir in 4 ounces of softened cream cheese until melted. Slowly add 1 cup of freshly shredded cheddar cheese and ½ cup of freshly shredded Monterey Jack cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy. Do not boil.
  8. Turn off the heat and stir in freshly chopped parsley or cilantro, an additional ¼ cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and ¼ cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese until melted.
  9. In a separate skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the flour tortillas and flip until golden brown on both sides.
  10. Ladle the soup into bowls, top with additional freshly shredded cheese, and serve with warm, golden-browned flour tortillas for dipping. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 24gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 358mgPotassium: 424mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 810IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 241mgIron: 1mg

Notes

I don’t know what else to tell you except that you NEED to make this Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup! It’s easy, it’s made in one pot, it’s packed with flavor, and it’s got the perfect balance of spice and creamy, cheesy goodness. And don’t even get me started on those golden-browned flour tortillas for dipping. Make this for dinner, and I promise you’re going to want to make it again and again!

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