Description
Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup is a Tex-Mex comfort dish that brings all the bold flavors of enchiladas into one cozy, spoonable bowl. With shredded chicken, beans, corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a creamy blended base, this one-pot dinner is quick, hearty, and guaranteed to become a weeknight favorite.
Ingredients
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1 tbsp butter or ghee (or avocado oil)
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1 medium onion, diced
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2 celery stalks, sliced
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1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
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1 large red bell pepper, diced
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2–3 garlic cloves, chopped
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1½ tsp ground cumin
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1 tbsp chili powder
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
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¼ cup tomato paste
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 can (14.5 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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1 can (14.5 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cup fresh or frozen sweet corn
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken
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1 cup Mexican shredded cheese blend (for topping)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
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Sauté veggies: In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, carrot, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook 5–6 minutes until softened.
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Spice it up: Stir in cumin, chili powder, oregano, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer 10–15 minutes.
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Make it creamy: Remove from heat. Blend with a hand blender until smooth and creamy.
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Add beans & chicken: Return pot to the stove. Stir in kidney beans, black beans, corn, and shredded chicken. Simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
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Serve: Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with cheese, and add your favorite toppings.
Notes
For a chunkier soup, skip blending.
Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
Use rotisserie chicken as a time-saving shortcut.
To make vegetarian, swap chicken for more beans or quinoa.
Freeze without cheese for the best reheating texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup / Dinner
- Method: Stovetop (Slow Cooker variation possible)
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex / American