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Chicken Enchilada Soup

This hot and spicy Chicken Enchilada Soup recipe is great for anyone that loves enchiladas
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chicken, Enchilada, Soup
Servings: 12 cups
Calories: 265kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup masa harina corn flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 12 oz enchilada sauce
  • 15 oz crushed tomatoes or sauce
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 3 - 4 roasted green chiles chopped (or 4 oz. can)
  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • 14.75 oz can corn drained
  • 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 med avocado

Instructions

  • Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat until onions are translucent.
  • Stir masa harina into onions and garlic, and cook until slightly browned.
  • Add chicken broth, water, enchilada sauce, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and green chiles. Bring to a boil.
  • Add chicken to boiling soup and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15 -20 minutes until chicken is cooked completely.
  • Remove the chicken from pot, shred, and add back to the simmering soup.  Add corn & black beans. Cook until heated through (about 5 minutes).
  • Serve topped with sour cream, cheese, avocado and jalapeños (if desired).

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 1008mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 485IU | Vitamin C: 14.3mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2.2mg