Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup: A Cozy One-Pot Delight for All
Enjoy the rich flavors of our creamy chicken enchilada soup, perfect for cozy nights in.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onion and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Stir in cumin and chili powder; cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth, tomatoes, beans, and corn; bring to a simmer.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot; cook for another 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheese until melted.
- Garnish with cilantro, salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- This soup can be spicy or mild based on your chili powder choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup, One-Pot Meal, Cozy Dinner