Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup: The Best Comfort Food Delight
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A warm and deliciously creamy soup that’s perfect for chilly days.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (for topping)
- 1 lime, juiced
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned. Remove from the pot and shred when cool.
- In the same pot, add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and add the shredded chicken back into the pot. Stir in the heavy cream and lime juice. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh cilantro as a garnish.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 10 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams