Chicken Enchilada Soup: The Best Comforting Recipe for Home Cooks
A hearty and comforting chicken enchilada soup that brings warmth and flavor to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can black beans
- 1 cup corn
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 handful cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onions and garlic until soft.
- Add the chicken breast and cook until browned.
- Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, and corn.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken and stir it back into the soup.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese and cilantro.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add jalapeños.
- This soup is great for freezing in individual portions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Enchilada Soup, Comfort Food, Soup Recipes