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
- 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
- Protein 33.52 g Good Source
- Carbs 23.19 g Moderate
- Total Fat 23.62 g High
- Saturated Fat 13.32 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 103.04 mg High
- Sodium 1076.31 mg High
- Fiber 3.65 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.78 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.73 g Moderate
- Calcium 547.88 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.55 mg Moderate
- Potassium 130.66 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 346.64 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 8.13 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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