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crockpot chicken enchilada soup recipe in a bowl with avocado and cilantro

Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe

Tender shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes simmered in enchilada sauce, finished with cream cheese for a rich, cozy slow cooker soup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2 large
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 ounces corn kernels, drained (or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn)
  • 1 can 10 ounces red enchilada sauce
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces cream cheese cubed

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart slow cooker
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Two forks, for shredding
  • 1 Can opener
  • 1 ladle
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, beans, corn, enchilada sauce, tomatoes, broth, and spices to a 6-quart slow cooker. Lay the chicken breasts on top and press them into the liquid.
  2. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours (or High for 3 hours), until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  3. Move the chicken to a cutting board and shred it with two forks. Return it to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir in the cream cheese cubes, cover, and cook on Low for 15 more minutes, stirring once or twice, until melted and creamy.
  5. Taste and adjust the salt. Serve hot with shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, tortilla strips, and lime wedges.

Notes

Leftovers keep 3 to 4 days in the fridge. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave, not in the slow cooker. For the freezer, freeze before adding the cream cheese, then stir it in fresh after reheating.