Description
Spicy chicken enchilada soup brings Mexican comfort straight to dinner tables with bold southwestern flavors. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, delivering warmth and zest you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup monterey jack cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (diced with seeds removed)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 15 oz black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 oz canned whole kernel corn (drained)
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 10 oz red enchilada sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon mustard powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cumin
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare workstation by softening cream cheese in microwave at 10-second intervals and shredding cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses for seamless cooking process.
- Create flavor base by heating butter and olive oil in soup pot over medium temperature. Sauté diced onions and jalapeños for 4 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for additional minute, avoiding burning.
- Introduce protein and liquid components by seasoning chicken breast with salt and pepper. Place chicken in pot and pour enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, black beans, and corn. Include optional hot sauce for extra kick. Maintain gentle boil with steady simmer to ensure tender chicken.
- Cook chicken for 15-20 minutes until fully done. Remove from pot and use two forks to shred into bite-sized pieces, creating uniform texture throughout soup.
- Enhance creaminess by reducing heat and incorporating softened cream cheese, stirring until completely melted. Gradually add shredded cheeses while continuously mixing to prevent clumping and create smooth, rich consistency.
- Personalize soup’s flavor profile by tasting and adjusting seasoning. Incorporate additional chili powder, cayenne for heat, or fresh lime juice for bright, tangy undertone. Ensure balanced and complex flavor experience.
Notes
- Microwave in short 10-second bursts to prevent overheating, ensuring smooth incorporation into the soup without lumps.
- Maintain a gentle simmer while cooking chicken to keep it tender and prevent tough, rubbery meat.
- Reduce heat before adding cheeses and stir continuously to create a smooth, creamy consistency without separation.
- Adjust spice levels by adding cayenne, chili powder, or a splash of lime juice to personalize the soup’s taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg