Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

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Slow cooker chicken enchilada soup is going to make you happy. It’s so flavorful and has the perfect amount of heat. The chicken slowly cooks and develops great flavor that’s juicy and mouthwatering. All the ingredients go right into your slow-cooker. Turn it on and come home to an amazing dinner.

You are going to love this chicken enchilada soup. We make it with my homemade enchilada sauce.

Don’t worry,  I won’t tell anyone if you use a can of enchilada sauce. My sauce takes just a few minutes to put together and freezes really well. I’d love it if you made a batch of my sauce for this soup.

No time, buy a can of enchilada sauce….no judging here! 

It’s already back to school time. I keep saying where has the time gone. I feel like I haven’t had enough beach time and I’m already creating, dare I say Pumpkin and Thanksgiving recipes.

That said, this quick and easy chicken enchilada soup was the first thing that came to mind for a great back to school dinner recipe. 

Slow cooker chicken enchilada soup

Dump, what a word, yet it fits this recipe so well. We can say gently place all your ingredients into the slow cooker. Dump just makes me giggle – it’s the little things in life that keep us going.

Slow cooker chicken enchilada soup ingredients

• boneless chicken breasts – boneless thighs can also be used 
• homemade enchilada sauce or store-bought sauce 
• diced tomatoes – adds acid to the soup for flavor
• diced onion – gives a sweet flavor to balance the spice
• minced garlic – always a flavor enhancer
• green chiles – a mild pepper flavor that adds texture to the soup. 
• chicken stock – gives the liquid needed for the soup. Homemade chicken stock can be used.
• black beans – a fantastic addition of protein.  Can use any type of your favorite bean.
• corn – gives a nice crunch to the soup
• cumin – a great spice for Mexican food
• salt and black pepper – everything needs seasoning
• garnishes: jalapeños, sour cream, shredded cheese, sliced avocado

Can the soup be made in advance? 

Can I freeze chicken enchilada soup? 

This soup is a great make-ahead soup and freezes really well. 

I don’t have a slow cooker, can I make this soup on the stovetop?

What can I serve with Chicken Enchilada Soup?

A tasty Weight Watchers Poblano Caesar Salad would be delish! 

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Pro Tips to Make a great chicken enchilada soup

• Cook on low 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
• Rinse the beans before you add them to the slow cooker to remove the liquid from the can.
• Use low-sodium chicken stock to reduce excess sodium.

Chicken Enchilada Soup Variations: 

• For added creaminess, add some cream cheese at the end of cooking.
• Add some extra veggies like peppers or jalapeños
• Use beer in lieu of chicken broth for a flavor twist.

How to make Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

1. Place chicken, enchilada sauce, onion, garlic, green chiles, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chicken stock, into the slow cooker.
2. Place lid on the slow cooker.
3. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
4. Shred chicken and add back into the soup.
5. Serve with shredded cheese, sliced jalapeños, sour cream, chopped cilantro and enjoy.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

Quick and easy prep time goes into making the most delicious Slow Cooker Enchilada Soup. All your ingredients go right into the slow cooker. Set it and come back for a great meal!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: #back2school, Cinco De Mayo, fall/winter comfort soup, Slow Cooker

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours

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Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 320kcal

Author: Eileen Kelly

Equipment Needed:

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast
• 32 ounces chicken stock, low-sodium Note 1
• 14 ounces homemade enchilada sauce Store made enchilada sauce can be used. Note 2
• 15 ounce can of black beans, rinsed
• 14 ounce can of diced tomatoes Note 3
• 1 1/2 cups frozen or canned corn
• 4 ounce can of green chiles, chopped
• 1 medium onion, peeled and diced
• 2-3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin Note 4
• 1/2 -1 teaspoon black pepper, depending on your preference
• salt, to taste

Garnish for Slow Cooker Enchilada Soup

• sour cream, optional
• shredded Mexican cheese, optional
• jalapeno, optional
• fresh cilantro, optional

Instructions

• Into a slow cooker combine chicken breast, chicken stock, enchilada sauce, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, chopped green chiles, diced onion, and minced garlic.
• If using store made enchilada sauce add in the cumin. Using my recipe for enchilada sauce. Wait until recipe is finished slow cooking. The recipe usually doesn't need extra cumin.
• Add a dash of salt and pepper.
• Place lid on slow cooker. Set timer for low, 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
• When cook time is complete. Chicken will be cooked through. Remove and shred the chicken.
• Return chicken to the slow cooker. Check seasoning, add cumin if needed.
• Serve with garnishes above.

Notes

Note 1: Low-sodium is my first choice to keep the salt at a minimum. Regular chicken stock can be used.

Note 2:My homemade enchilada sauce makes about 14 ounces. If using a store made can of enchilada sauce they usually come in 10 ounce cans. You will need to add a little extra chicken broth or water to equal 14 ounces. You may also need to add a little extra cumin. 

Note 3: Add all the juice from the can of diced tomatoes to the slow cooker.

Note 4: If using my recipe homemade enchilada sauce recipe, you may not need any additional seasoning. If using a store made enchilada sauce, you will need the cumin and possibly a little more chili powder. 

Note 5: Cook on low 6 hours or high for 3 hours.

Note 6: Rinse the beans before you add them to the slow cooker to remove the liquid from the can.

Chicken Enchilada Soup Variations: 

• For added creaminess, add some cream cheese at the end of cooking.
• Add some extra veggies like peppers or jalapeños
• Use beer in lieu of chicken broth for a flavor twist.

• Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1188mg | Potassium: 1137mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 641IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 4mg

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