Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for busy days. Combining tender shredded chicken with a blend of enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, and tomatoes, this comforting soup is creamy, cheesy, and packed with Mexican-inspired flavors. The slow cooker does all the work, making it an easy, hands-off meal that yields 8 generous servings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (1-oz) package taco seasoning
- 2 (10-oz) cans red enchilada sauce
- 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (10-oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
Finishing Ingredients
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- â…“ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker and sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken to infuse it with bold flavors.
- Add Soup Ingredients: Pour in the diced tomatoes, Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, red enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, and chicken broth. Cover the slow cooker.
- Slow Cook: Cook on LOW heat for 4 to 6 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and the flavors to meld perfectly.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back into the soup and stir well.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and heavy cream. Cover and cook until the cheese melts into the soup.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper as desired before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños or increase the amount of Rotel tomatoes with green chilies.
- Serve with tortilla chips, avocado slices, sour cream, or fresh cilantro for extra toppings.
- This soup freezes well — cool completely before storing in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Use low-sodium broth and adjust salt accordingly for a healthier option.
