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Flavorful Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe

Flavorful Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe
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This Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup is a hearty and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish that combines tender chicken breasts, a rich enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes, slow-cooked to perfection. Finished with cheddar cheese and creamy heavy cream, this soup is perfect for a comforting and easy dinner anytime.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (1-oz) package taco seasoning

Soup Base and Vegetables

  • 2 (10-oz) cans red enchilada sauce
  • 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-oz) can corn, drained
  • 1 (10-oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth

Finishing Ingredients

  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a slow cooker and sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken, ensuring it is well-coated to infuse flavor throughout cooking.
  2. Add Soup Ingredients: Add the diced tomatoes, Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained), red enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, and low-sodium chicken broth to the slow cooker. Stir lightly to combine ingredients without disturbing the seasoning on the chicken.
  3. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is fully tender and cooked through, allowing all flavors to meld together perfectly.
  4. Shred Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred the meat using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back into the crockpot and stir well to incorporate it into the soup base.
  5. Add Cheese and Cream: Add the shredded cheddar cheese and heavy cream into the soup, stirring gently to distribute. Cover again and cook on LOW just until the cheese melts completely and the soup is creamy.
  6. Season and Serve: Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your taste preference. Serve hot, optionally garnished with additional toppings like sour cream, avocado slices, or tortilla strips for extra texture and flavor.

Notes

  • This soup is perfect for a comforting, hands-off dinner that’s full of Mexican-inspired flavors.
  • Using heavy cream adds richness, but you can substitute with half-and-half for a lighter option.
  • Add extra toppings like sour cream, avocado slices, or tortilla strips for added texture and flavor.
  • A slow cooker is essential for the ease and depth of flavor development in this recipe.

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