BEST Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe

Make this creamy and cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup on the stove top or in the Crock Pot. It’s a quick, easy, delicious, and comforting soup.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon chili powder*
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, diced (1 cup)
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced (1/2 cup)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (19.75-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (8.75-ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (10-ounce) can mild RO-TEL, undrained
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large breasts)
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed (1 brick)
• 2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
• Chopped cilantro
• Sour cream
• Avocado slices
• Lime juice
• Tortilla strips

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat...: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Add the onions and bell peppers, and cook for 4 minutes.
2. 2Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and seasoning,...: Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and seasoning, and cook until aromatic and onions are translucent, about 2 minutes.
3. 3Stir in black beans, corn, RO-TEL, and tomato...: Stir in black beans, corn, RO-TEL, and tomato paste. Place chicken breasts into the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Increase heat to bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
4. 4Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and...: Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and set aside. Add the cubed cream cheese and shredded cheddar to the pot, stirring to combine.
5. 5While the cheese is melting, shred the chicken...: While the cheese is melting, shred the chicken using two forks until it reaches your desired size.
6. 6Add the shredded chicken back to the pot...: Add the shredded chicken back to the pot and stir until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
7. 7Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with...: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with your favorite optional toppings. Enjoy!