Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup: The Best Cozy One-Pot Delight
A rich and comforting creamy chicken enchilada soup that’s perfect for chilly days. This easy one-pot meal brings together zesty flavors and creamy textures.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides.
- Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, and corn. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and enchilada sauce. Cook until cheese is melted.
- Finish with lime juice and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Add more spices to increase heat if desired.
- Serve with tortilla chips or warm tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup, One-pot, Comfort food