Chicken Enchilada Soup (Print version)
Creamy chicken enchilada soup with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and melted cheese. A one-pot Tex-Mex dinner ready in about 40 minutes.
# Ingredients:
For the soup
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1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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1 small red bell pepper, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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4 cups (950 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
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1 (10 oz / 300 ml) can red enchilada sauce
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1 (14.5 oz / 410 g) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
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1 (4 oz / 115 g) can diced green chiles
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1 (15 oz / 425 g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 1/2 cups (225 g) frozen corn kernels
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4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened and cubed
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1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
For topping
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Fresh cilantro leaves
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Diced avocado
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Crushed tortilla chips or tortilla strips
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Sour cream
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Lime wedges
# Instructions:
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Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook the onion and bell pepper until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Pour in the chicken broth, enchilada sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, and diced green chiles. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Nestle the chicken breasts into the liquid. Simmer gently for 15 to 18 minutes, turning once, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove to a plate.
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Shred the cooked chicken with two forks and stir it back into the pot.
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Stir in the black beans and corn. Simmer for 10 minutes to heat through and blend the flavors.
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Reduce heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar, stirring constantly until completely melted and smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
# Good to know:
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Use block cheese shredded at home for the smoothest melt.
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Check your enchilada sauce label if you need gluten-free; some brands contain wheat flour.