Chili's Inspired One Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup (no Masa Harina)
Shredded chicken, diced tomatoed, green chiles, enchilada sauce, and seasonings in a rich, creamy broth. Inspired by Chile's chicken enchilada soup, this one-pot recipe is simple and delicious. Top with crushed tortilla chips, avocado, sour cream, and cilantro for a comforting meal!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 medium Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 4 oz. Can, diced green chilis with juice
- 1 14.5 oz. Can, fire roasted diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 10 oz. Can red enchilada sauce
- 32 oz. Chicken stock
- 6 oz. Cream cheese softened
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- Avocado, cilantro, green onions, and cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine. Coat the chicken breasts in the seasoning mixture and set aside.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once warm, add in the seasoned chicken. Sauté for 2-3 minutes per side top get a slight sear on the chicken. Push chicken to the side and add in the diced onion. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until onions begin to soften.
- Add in the green chiles, canned tomatoes, enchilada sauce, and stock. Stir to combine and cover. Let simmer over medium heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring often.
- After 20 minutes, remove the chicken from the pot and shred using two forks. Return chicken to the pot along with the cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Reduce heat to low and stir until cheese is melted completely.
- Serve immediately with desired toppings and enjoy! Leftover soup can be cooled and store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Notes
*If the soup is too thick, thin with a little extra broth, milk, or water.
*The original recipe from Chili's uses Masa Harina to thicken the broth. This recipe does not call for that as it get's thick on its own, but it can be used if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 19gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 921mgPotassium: 394mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 532IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 1mg