Chicken Chili Enchilada Soup (Crockpot)

Chicken Chili Enchilada Soup (Crockpot)

from crockpotsandflipflops.com
Dinner
370 min
6 servings
331 kcal / serving

This Crockpot Chicken Chili Enchilada Soup is a true flavor-packed delight, perfectly marrying the heartiness of chicken, beans, and corn with the bold and tangy essence of enchiladas. With its creamy, cheesy allure, this Southwestern-inspired soup is sure to become a beloved favorite for cozy evenings.

Ingredients

  • 2 poundschicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
  • 1yellow onion (diced)
  • 14 ozenchilada sauce (red)
  • 10 ozdiced tomatoes with green chilies (rotel )
  • 15 ¼corn (canned, rinsed, and drained)
  • 15 ozblack beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
  • 1 oztaco seasoning
  • 4 cupschicken broth
  • 8 ozcream cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Dice the small onion.

  2. 2

    Sear the Chicken Thighs (Optional): For extra flavor, you can sear the chicken thighs in a hot skillet with a bit of oil until they are browned on both sides. This step is optional but adds depth to the soup.

  3. 3

    Place the uncooked chicken thighs, enchilada sauce, diced Rotel tomatoes, black beans, whole kernel corn, chopped onion, and taco seasoning in your Crockpot.

  4. 4

    Pour the chicken broth over the other ingredients in the Crockpot. This provides the liquid base for the soup.

  5. 5

    Set your Crockpot to cook on low for 4-6 hours. Slow cooking allows the chicken to become tender and the flavors to meld together.

  6. 6

    After 4-6 hours remove the chicken thighs from the Crockpot and shred them using the meat shredders or two forks.

  7. 7

    Add the softened cream cheese cubes to the Crockpot and stir well to incorporate the cream cheese into the soup. This adds creaminess and richness to the dish. Allow it to melt while you shred the chicken.

  8. 8

    Place the shredded chicken back into the Crockpot and stir to combine it with the rest of the soup. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes to allow the cream cheese to fully melt and the soup to thicken to your liking.

  9. 9

    Ladle the Chicken Chili Enchilada Soup into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, or fresh cilantro. Serve it hot and enjoy!