Description
A cozy, creamy chicken enchilada soup loaded with shredded chicken, chunky tomatoes, and a cheesy, creamy broth, all seasoned with classic enchilada flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 pound skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed or shredded
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (red or green)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen sweet corn, defrosted
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the cubed or shredded chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pot, then add the black beans, corn, ground cumin, chili powder, and ground coriander. Stir well.
- Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the sour cream and shredded cheese until fully melted and incorporated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with optional toppings like avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips, lime wedges, or additional cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use fire-roasted tomatoes to add a smoky depth to the soup.
- You can easily adjust the spice level by using mild, medium, or hot enchilada sauce.
- This soup thickens as it sits, so feel free to add a splash of broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keywords: Creamy chicken enchilada soup Tex-Mex soup recipe Cheesy chicken soup Easy enchilada soup One-pot chicken soup