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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup blends tender shredded chicken with tomatoes, corn, and green chiles in a rich, enchilada-sauce broth. Warm cumin and chili powder round out the flavors for a cozy, chili-like bowl with a gentle kick. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, topped with cilantro, cheese, or tortilla strips to finish.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook6 hrs 30 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
  1. 1

    Rinse the chicken breasts and pat them dry. Place the chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add the corn, tomatoes, chicken broth, enchilada sauce, onion, green chiles, cilantro, garlic, bay leaves, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours.

  2. 2

    Move the chicken to a large plate and shred the meat with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stir to combine, and keep cooking for 30 to 60 minutes more. Remove the bay leaves before serving.

About This Recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 6 hrs 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 158.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup?
It is a Tex-Mex soup recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup made of?
The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Diced Green Chiles. The full list of 14 is above.
What goes well with Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup?
Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup?
About 6 hrs 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 6 hrs 30 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 158.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 2 steps.

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