Chicken Enchilada Soup

Name: Chicken Enchilada Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon EACH: chili powder, mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder; ¼ teaspoon cumin; 1 pinch EACH: cinnamon, cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (diced); 1 jalapeno pepper (diced with seeds removed); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 10 oz. red enchilada sauce; 10 oz. diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained); 15 oz. black beans (drained and rinsed); 15 oz. canned whole kernel corn (drained); 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional); 4 cups chicken broth; 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast (or 2 small.) (see notes if using cooked chicken); 4 oz. cream cheese (cubed and softened); 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded); ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded. (Can also use more cheddar.))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

This EASY Chicken Enchilada Soup recipe can be made on the stove top or in the Crock Pot! Use chicken breast, chicken thighs, or leftover chicken along with simple pantry ingredients.

Updated at: Tue, 30 Dec 2025 02:42:45 GMT