Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup: A Cozy One-Pot Delight You’ll Love
This Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup is the perfect one-pot meal for a cozy night in.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for another minute.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides.
- Pour in the chicken broth, tomatoes, and corn. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.
- Stir in the heavy cream and half of the cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and remaining cheese.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with beans.
- Add more spices for an extra kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup, Comfort Food, One-Pot Meal