Chicken enchilada soup is a comforting bowl of soup packed with savory, slightly sweet, and spicy flavors.
Ingredients :
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
10 ounces red enchilada sauce
1 cup frozen corn kernels
15 ounces canned black beans drained and rinsed
1 red bell pepper diced
10 ounces canned diced tomatoes with chilies such as Rotel, 1 can
¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
Directions :
In a 4qt Dutch oven or soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. Add the chili powder and cumin and cook for 1 minute more.
Add the broth, enchilada sauce, corn, beans, bell pepper, Rotel tomatoes (with juices) and salt. Stir well to combine.
Gently place the raw chicken breast in the pot and bring to a low simmer. Cook uncovered for 18 to 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Transfer the chicken breasts to a bowl and shred them with two forks. Add it back into the soup and stir. Taste and season with salt and black pepper.
Ladle into bowls and serve with your choice of toppings.