Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup: 5 Amazing Comfort Bowls
Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup is a hearty soup with shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, beans, corn, and a creamy cheese-filled broth.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pound chicken breast
1 can black beans
1 cup corn
1 can enchilada sauce
4 cups chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons cilantro
Instructions
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Cook onion in olive oil until softened.
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Add garlic and spices and stir briefly.
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Add chicken, broth, enchilada sauce, beans, and corn.
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Simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken cooks.
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Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the soup.
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Stir in cream cheese until melted.
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Add shredded cheese and stir until creamy.
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Finish with lime juice and cilantro before serving.
Notes
Rotisserie chicken can be used to shorten preparation time.