Quick and Easy Chicken Enchilada Soup
This recipe came about from leftover enchilada filling that I didn't want to throw away.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Keyword: Budget-Friendly
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 427kcal
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion small, 1/2" dice
- 4 cups chicken cooked, shredded (see notes)
- 1.25 ounces taco seasoning full packet of taco seasoning
- 20 ounces cream of chicken condensed soup 2 cans
- 15 ounces enchilada sauce red, mild
- 7 ounces green chilis diced, mild
- 6 cups chicken broth low sodium
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pot.
Add diced onion and saute until translucent and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
Pour in shredded chicken and taco seasoning. Stir.
Pour in condensed cream of chicken soup and enchilada sauce. Stir.
Add green chilis and stir.
Pour in 6 cups of chicken broth and stir, adding more as needed.
Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Serve with desired toppings (see notes).
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Topping options:
- Shredded Cheese
- Crumbled Queso Fresco
- Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
- Sour Cream or Crema
- Sliced fresh jalapenos
- Chopped scallions
- Cilantro
- Sliced avocado
- Tortilla Strips
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1538mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1073IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 3mg |
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