Description
Warm your soul with this Tasty Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup, a delightful blend of tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a luscious creamy broth. Bursting with flavor from sautéed garlic, zesty spices, and a hint of tang from cream cheese, this soup is perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends. Ready in under an hour, it’s a satisfying meal that promises comfort in every bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, bell pepper, and mincing the garlic. Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil. Once hot, cook the diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers to the pot and sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth along with corn and taco seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in softened cream cheese until fully melted and blended into the soup.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as cilantro or shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg