Savory Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup to Rescue Dinner Tonight
Author:meryem
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Description
Make dinner easy with this savory creamy chicken enchilada soup A quick and delicious solution to save your evening meals 153 chars
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 cups of cooked chicken, shredded
4 cups of chicken broth
1 cup of corn, frozen or canned
1 can (15 oz) of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) of diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 tablespoons of taco seasoning
8 oz of cream cheese
1 cup of shredded cheese (Mexican blend)
¼ cup of cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the shredded chicken, corn, black beans, and diced tomatoes with their juice into the pot. Stir to combine all ingredients well.
Pour in your chicken broth and add the taco seasoning. Bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing the flavors to meld together for about 10 minutes.
Once simmering, reduce the heat and add the cream cheese. Stir until fully melted and integrated into the soup.
Just before serving, stir in the lime juice and shredded cheese until it melts. Set aside some cheese for garnishing your bowls later.
Notes
This Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup can be prepared in about 30 minutes, delivering robust flavors and creamy goodness in a comforting bowl. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner!
