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Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450
This creamy chicken enchilada soup is a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or butter or ghee)
  • 1 pound chicken fillets or pieces ((cubed or shredded))
  • 1 medium onion ((diced))
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic ((minced))
  • 1 can enchilada sauce ((10 oz))
  • 1 can diced roasted tomatoes ((14.5 oz))
  • 4 cups chicken broth ((low-sodium))
  • 1 can black beans ((drained and rinsed))
  • 1 cup frozen sweet corn ((drained))
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander ((optional))
  • salt and pepper ((to taste))
  • 1 cup sour cream ((for creaminess))
  • 1 cup cheese ((shredded))
  • toppings ((optional: avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips, lime wedges, additional cheese))

Instructions 

  • Dice the onions and set aside. Grate the cheese and set aside.
  • Heat avocado oil in a large pot, add chicken, season, and cook until golden brown. Remove chicken.
  • Add onion and garlic to the pot, sauté until softened.
  • Stir in spices, add tomatoes, and cook until they break down.
  • Add enchilada sauce, chicken broth, and return chicken to the pot.
  • Stir in beans and corn, simmer, then add sour cream and cheese until melted.

Notes

For extra richness, stir in heavy cream before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15.00
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken