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Easy One-Pot Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup

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This easy chicken enchilada soup recipe delivers rich, Tex-Mex flavor in one pot, perfect for a quick weeknight soup dinner using pre-cooked chicken.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, tortilla strips, sour cream

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the green enchilada sauce, rinsed black beans, corn, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the shredded cooked chicken. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
  5. Add the cubed cream cheese to the pot. Stir constantly until the cream cheese has fully melted and the soup base is smooth and creamy.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream. Heat through gently, but do not allow the soup to boil after adding the cream.
  7. Taste the creamy chicken enchilada soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Serve hot, topped with your choice of cheese, cilantro, tortilla strips, or sour cream.

Notes

  • For a quicker meal, use pre-shredded rotisserie chicken. This makes it a true weeknight soup dinner.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, mash about 1/4 cup of the black beans against the side of the pot before adding the cream cheese.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free if you confirm your enchilada sauce does not contain gluten.

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