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Chicken Enchilada Soup is a 30-Minute Delicious Recipe for Cozy Weeknights.

  • Author: RyderJameson
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Chicken Enchilada Soup is a cozy, comforting bowl that tastes like your favorite enchiladas in soup form. This creamy, cheesy 30-minute recipe is loaded with tender chicken, green enchilada sauce, corn, beans, and melty pepper jack, finished with sour cream for richness. Perfect for weeknights, gluten-free, and easily made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, it’s nourishing, family-friendly, and deeply flavorful with a gentle kick that warms you from the inside.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup green enchilada sauce
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional toppings: cilantro, avocado, extra cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine chicken broth and green enchilada sauce over medium heat.
  2. Stir in shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and pinto beans.
  3. Add cumin, chili powder, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes.
  5. Stir in shredded pepper jack cheese until melted.
  6. Reduce heat and mix in sour cream until smooth and creamy.
  7. Simmer 5 more minutes, then remove from heat.
  8. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
  9. Slow Cooker Option: Add all ingredients except cheese and sour cream to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4–6 hours. Stir in cheese and sour cream before serving.

Notes

  • Gluten-free recipe
  • Can be made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker
  • Use low-sodium broth if monitoring sodium
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop and Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 680 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg

Keywords: Chicken Enchilada Soup, Enchilada Soup, Mexican soup, Creamy soup, Gluten-free soup, Weeknight dinner

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