Chicken Enchilada Soup
Chicken Enchilada Soup brings together tender browned chicken, masa harina, and enchilada sauce for a velvety, full-bodied bowl with gentle heat and a hint of cumin. Melted Cheddar adds richness while the broth stays hearty and satisfying—perfect for a cozy dinner or a make-ahead lunch on a cool day.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Enchilada Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the chicken breasts in the hot oil on all sides until well browned. Remove them from the pot and set aside.
- 2
In the same pot, cook and stir the onion and garlic in the drippings until the onions turn translucent. Add the chicken broth.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups water and the masa harina until smooth; pour this mixture into the pot. Stir in the Cheddar cheese, enchilada sauce, the remaining 1 cup water, salt, chili powder, and cumin. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- 4
Shred the cooked chicken and add it to the pot. Lower the heat and simmer until thickened, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Calories 444.1 kcal High 22%
- Protein 33.52 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 23.19 g 8%
- Total Fat 23.62 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 13.32 g High 67%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 103.04 mg High 34%
- Sodium 1076.31 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 3.65 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 5.78 g --
- Added Sugars 3.73 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 458.6 mg Good Source 35%
- Iron 2.48 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 130.58 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 194.91 mcg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin C 3.97 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Enchilada Soup is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 444.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Enchilada Soup?
- It is a Tex-Mex soup recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Chicken Enchilada Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Diced Onion, Enchilada Sauce. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Enchilada Soup?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Enchilada Soup?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 444.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Enchilada Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chicken Enchilada Soup healthy?
- Chicken Enchilada Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 444.1 calories and 33.52 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1076.31 mg (47% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 13.32 g (67% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.73 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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