Description
Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup delivers thick, comforting Tex-Mex flavors in a gluten-free bowl – a creamy, hearty soup loaded with shredded chicken, beans, corn, and enchilada goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: extra cheese, chopped cilantro, avocado, tortilla strips, lime wedges
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shredded chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes with chilies, enchilada sauce, and chicken broth. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works great for a quick weeknight version.
- Adjust chili powder for heat.
- Make it gluten-free by using a gluten-free enchilada sauce.
- Leftovers reheat well; store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup, chili recipe, gluten free soup, Tex-Mex soup, chicken soup, enchilada soup