Description
Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, zesty enchilada sauce, and a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for cozy dinners or quick lunches, this soup is not only delicious but also easy to make in under an hour. It’s versatile enough for family gatherings or meal prep, and the flavorful blend of spices will warm you from the inside out. Topped with avocado, cilantro, and crunchy tortilla strips, it’s a dish that promises to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
- Avocado oil
- Skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Diced onion
- Minced garlic
- Enchilada sauce
- Diced roasted tomatoes
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Black beans
- Frozen sweet corn
- Ground cumin
- Chili powder
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent.
- Add cubed chicken and brown on all sides (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and coriander for one minute.
- Combine enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and chicken broth; stir well.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat; stir in sour cream until smooth. Optionally add shredded cheese.
- Serve hot with desired toppings like avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips, or lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg