Slow-Cooked Chicken Enchilada Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbspcanola oil
- 2anaheim or poblano peppers
finely chopped
- 1 mediumonion
chopped
- 3garlic cloves
minced
- 1 lbboneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cartonchicken broth
- 1 canmexican diced tomatoes
undrained
- 1 canenchilada sauce
- 2 tbsptomato paste
- 1 tbspchili powder
- 2 tspground cumin
- ½ tsppepper
- ½ tspchipotle hot pepper sauce
optional
- ⅓ cminced fresh cilantro
- optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese
cubed avocado, sour cream and crispy tortilla strips
Directions
- 1
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the peppers and onion and cook them until tender, or about six to eight minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one minute longer.
- 2
Transfer the pepper mixture and the chicken to a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, tomato paste, seasonings and, if desired, pepper sauce. Cook, covered, on low for six to eight hours, or until the chicken is tender (a thermometer should read at least 165°F).
- 3
Remove chicken from slow cooker. Shred with two forks then return to slow cooker. Stir in the cilantro and serve with your desired toppings.
Slow-Cooked Chicken Enchilada Soup
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About this Recipe
Craving the rich, comforting flavors of enchiladas but looking for an easier, soul-warming meal? This Slow-Cooked Chicken Enchilada Soup delivers all the vibrant taste you love in a convenient crockpot format.
The beauty of this slow-cooked soup lies in its simplicity and depth of flavor. By simmering for hours, the chicken becomes incredibly tender and shreddable, while the robust enchilada sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, and aromatic spices like chili powder and cumin meld into a complex, satisfying broth. It's the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen.
Imagine a hearty bowl brimming with succulent shredded chicken, swimming in a savory, slightly spicy broth infused with the earthy notes of poblano peppers and garlic. Each spoonful offers a delightful mix of textures and bold southwestern flavors, especially when topped with creamy avocado, sharp cheddar, and crispy tortilla strips. This soup is a comforting embrace, perfect for warming you from the inside out.
While delicious as is, this soup is wonderfully versatile. Adjust the heat by adding more or less chipotle hot pepper sauce, or omit it entirely for a milder experience suitable for all palates. If you can't find poblano peppers, anaheim peppers are a great substitute, offering a similar mild, earthy flavor. For an extra pop of freshness, don't skip the vibrant cilantro stirred in at the end.
Perfect for a cozy lunch or a casual weeknight dinner, this Slow-Cooked Chicken Enchilada Soup is a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal effort for maximum flavor. Serve it alongside warm cornbread or a simple green salad for a complete and satisfying meal that will become a new family favorite.