Go Back
+ servings
Warm your mind, body and soul with this quick and easy enchilada soup
Print Recipe
4 from 1 vote
SkinnyMS

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
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Keyword: Budget-Friendly
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 427kcal
Author: Chef Sallie

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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).

Notes

Need a recipe for easy, shredded chicken? Try our Everything Chicken recipe!
Topping options:
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Crumbled Queso Fresco
  • Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
  • Sour Cream or Crema
  • Sliced fresh jalapenos
  • Chopped scallions
  • Cilantro
  • Sliced avocado
  • Tortilla Strips

Nutrition

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 |
|