Easy Chicken Enchilada Soup
For those of us who didn’t plan ahead to put a batch of chili into the slow cooker hours and hours ago, this is the recipe that’s going to save dinner on a hectic weeknight. This chili-inspired chicken enchilada soup is easy, ready in 30 minutes, and filled with Mexican-inspired flavors and spices. Black beans, corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, cumin, smoked paprika, cilantro, and more give the enchilada soup great depth of flavor in a short amount of time. The chicken enchilada soup has rich flavor and it’s slightly spicy but not overpowering. I’d call it gentle sinus clearing by the time you’re halfway through a bowl, but you won’t be sweating. My 10-year-old daughter didn’t think it was spicy in the least, but her father thought it was on the kicked-up side. Everyone’s tastes vary for spiciness indeed. The recipe is naturally gluten-free, on the healthier side, and very filling from the beans and vegetables. For those of you who don’t feel like chili or soup can be a meal (or who write and tell me that’s how your spouse feels), that’s definitely not the case with this healthier comfort food recipe. We’re definitely very satisfied after a bowl of this delish and hearty soup!
What’s in Chicken Enchilada Soup?
To make this easy chicken enchilada soup recipe, you’ll need: Or, my loaded shredded chicken nachos combine chicken soaked in enchilada sauce with all the best toppings and lots of cheese!
Olive oil Chicken breasts – Use leftover boneless skinless chicken breast, or save time with rotisserie chicken from the store Ground cumin Vidalia onion Garlic Red kidney beans Black beans Frozen corn Fire roasted tomatoes Red enchilada sauce Fire-roasted diced green chiles Water – Substitute low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth for even more flavor Chili powder Smoked paprika Granulated sugar Lime juice
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Chicken Enchilada Soup
This creamy chicken enchilada soup has all the flavor of classic chicken enchiladas with a fraction of the work! With minimal prep time, it’s ready to eat in 30 minutes or less, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Here’s an overview of the cooking process:
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