Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe: A Hearty, Flavorful Comfort Food
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast
- 1 – 14.5oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 – 14.5oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 – 15oz can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 – 4oz can green chilies
- 15 oz red enchilada sauce
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 tablespoon arrowroot starch
- 1 cup corn
- Cilantro, for serving
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Shredded white cheddar, for serving
- Greek yogurt / sour cream, for serving
Preparation:
- Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, onion, green pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add oregano and cumin, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add chicken breast, black beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, green chilies, enchilada sauce, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Stir, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked.
- Remove chicken, shred with forks, and set aside. Whisk coconut milk and arrowroot starch. Stir coconut milk mixture, shredded chicken, and corn into the soup. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened and corn is heated.
- Ladle into bowls and serve with shredded cheddar, sour cream/Greek yogurt, cilantro, and lime wedges.
This creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup is the ultimate comfort food, blending bold Mexican flavors with a rich, satisfying texture. Perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you crave something hearty and delicious!