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Chicken Enchilada Soup

Everything you love about chicken enchiladas... in one big bowl! This easy recipe transforms a classic meal into a hearty soup that's perfect for a weeknight dinner, made in either a slow cooker or an Instant Pot.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 cups less sodium chicken broth
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1.5 tsp chipotle chili in adobo sauce (or more to taste)
  • 0.25 cup chopped cilantro (plus more for garnish)
  • 15 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 breasts skinless chicken (16 oz total)
  • 0.75 cup shredded part skim cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 cup chopped scallions
  • 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
  • 4 oz small haas avocado (diced)
  • 6 tbsp reduced fat sour cream (optional)

Method
 

Slow Cooker Directions
  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Slowly add the chicken broth, tomato sauce, and chipotle adobo sauce and bring to a boil. Stir in the cilantro and remove from heat. Pour this mixture into your crock pot.
  2. Add the drained black beans, petite diced tomatoes, frozen corn, cumin, and dried oregano to the crock pot and stir to combine. Add the chicken breasts; cover and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours.
  3. Carefully remove the cooked chicken breasts and shred them with two forks. Return the shredded chicken back into the soup, then adjust salt and cumin to taste. Serve in bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese, avocado, scallions, and cilantro. This soup is also delicious with a dollop of sour cream or crushed tortilla chips. Enjoy!
Instant Pot Directions
  1. Press the 'Saute' function on your Instant Pot. Add olive oil, then add onion and garlic and sauté until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Slowly add the chicken broth, tomato sauce, chipotle adobo sauce, and cilantro.
  2. Add the drained black beans, petite diced tomatoes, frozen corn, cumin, and dried oregano, and stir. Add the chicken breasts; cover and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. Perform a quick release or allow for a natural release.
  3. Carefully remove the cooked chicken breasts and shred them with two forks. Return the shredded chicken back into the soup, then adjust salt and cumin to taste. Serve in bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese, avocado, scallions, and cilantro. This soup is also delicious with a dollop of sour cream or crushed tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Notes

This versatile soup can be made in a slow cooker or an Instant Pot, offering flexibility for your cooking needs. It's a great make-ahead meal and freezes well. Garnish with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, avocado, scallions, cilantro, or a dollop of sour cream.