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What I love about the recipe:
Fresh Ingredients – No canned enchilada sauce, and lots of fresh and tasty ingredients.Easy – Sauté the veggies and sear the chicken first thin in the morning, then throw everything in the crockpot and let it do the work. Pantry Ingredients – No trip to the store– you probably already have everything on hand! You can substitute chicken breasts, if needed (skip the searing part).
Storage and Freezing Instructions:
Store enchilada soup in the refrigerator for 3-4 days after making. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop. Sear chicken in the same hot skillet, until browned on both sides (add more oil to the pan if needed). Add spices, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes to slow cooker. Add chicken thighs and corn tortillas. Cook on high for 3, or low for 5-6 hours, and then remove chicken and shred it. Blend soup broth until it’s smooth. Pour pureed broth back in slow cooker then stir in shredded chicken, green chiles and black beans. Add some cream for creaminess and thickness (if desired). To Freeze: Allow soup to cool completely. Place in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw soup in the refrigerator overnight and simmer on the stove until warm, or warm in the microwave.
Variations:
Chicken Breasts: although I think chicken thighs cook best in the slow cooker without drying out, you can substitute chicken breasts. They will cook quicker.Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada SoupTo thicken the soup: The soup should have a slight thickness from the corn tortillas and the cream, but if you want it thicker, you can stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water).Loaded Enchilada Soup: feel free to load this soup with more hearty ingredients, like cooked rice, shredded cheese, corn, and more sautéed veggies.
I originally shared this recipe November 2014. Updated September 2018 and November 2021.
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