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One-Pot Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup Ready in 30 Minutes

A close-up of a white bowl filled with rich, orange creamy chicken enchilada soup, topped with shredded cheese, chicken, beans, and corn.
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Make this rich, comforting Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup in one pot in under 30 minutes. It captures bold Tex-Mex flavor using simple ingredients perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) can green chiles, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
  • 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, green chiles (including the liquid), black beans, and corn. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the shredded chicken and the red enchilada sauce. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Add the cubes of cream cheese, stirring until the cheese melts completely and the soup becomes creamy.
  6. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts smoothly into the soup. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
  7. Serve the soup hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For extra spice, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper with the other spices.
  • If you prefer a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to lightly blend about one cup of the soup before adding the cream cheese, then stir it back in.
  • Use leftover cooked chicken or a store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time on this quick soup dinner.

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