Description
Rich Mexican-inspired chicken enchilada soup delivers hearty comfort with complex southwestern flavors. Home cooks can quickly prepare this satisfying one-pot meal packed with tender chicken, bold spices, and creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chicken breasts, cooked and chopped (from a roast chicken)
- 1 can (10 oz / 280 g) enchilada sauce
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels, drained
Instructions
- Preparation: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium flame, coating the bottom with olive oil.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add diced onions and bell peppers, cooking until softened and translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Build Base: Stream in enchilada sauce and cream cheese, whisking continuously until cheese melts completely and blends smoothly into the liquid.
- Combine Ingredients: Introduce diced tomatoes, black beans, frozen corn, and chicken breast pieces, stirring to distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
- Simmer and Develop Flavors: Pour in chicken broth and allow the soup to gently simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent bottom scorching and ensure consistent heat distribution.
- Adjust Consistency: Thin the soup with additional broth if needed, aiming for a luxurious, velvety texture that coats the spoon.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh green onions and a lavish sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese, allowing residual warmth to slightly melt the cheese topping.
- Serve Immediately: Ladle into warm bowls, ensuring each serving captures the soup’s rich, creamy essence and is enjoyed while piping hot.
Notes
- Maximize Flavor Depth: Sauté onions and peppers thoroughly to develop a rich, caramelized base that enhances the overall soup’s taste profile.
- Prevent Cheese Clumping: Break down cream cheese slowly and consistently to ensure smooth, lump-free integration into the soup.
- Simmer Strategically: Maintain a gentle, steady simmer to allow flavors to meld and chicken to become perfectly tender without overcooking.
- Top with Texture: Add fresh green onions and melted cheese just before serving to create a vibrant, appetizing final presentation that elevates the dish’s appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg