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The Ultimate Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup: A Comforting Feast | Easy Dinner Idea

The Ultimate Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup: A Comforting Feast


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  • Author: marie
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A rich, velvety blend of shredded chicken, red enchilada sauce, and melted cream cheese. This comforting one-pot meal is a flavor-packed twist on traditional enchiladas.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh cilantro and lime for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
  2. Stir in red enchilada sauce and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Add shredded chicken, corn, and black beans; simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
  4. Lower heat and stir in softened cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated.
  5. Remove from heat once the soup is creamy and heated through.
  6. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American