Flavourful Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe

This chicken enchilada soup is highly demanded in Mexican restaurants. Once I had a business tour and wanted to go outside to get rid of the monotonous routine of daily office work. I was in some tension. So I visited a local restaurant, and many people were asking for Chicken Enchilada Soup and ordered too. I was impressed by the garnishing and delicious taste of this soup.

Later on, when I found the recipe, I was astonished to know that just 60 minutes are enough to prepare, and you can get minimal calories from one cup. I am sure this recipe will help you a lot in making this scrumptious Mexican dish.

Flavourful Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe

Jane Crompton

If you love Mexican cuisine, this chicken enchilada soup recipe is a must-try. This is a very easy recipe you will enjoy making.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 6 people

Calories 504 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound chicken breast halved
• ½ cup onion diced
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup masa harina
• 3 cups water divided
• 1 cup enchilada sauce
• 1 pound processed cheese cubed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

 

• Take a large pot and put it over medium heat. Turn the chicken and cook until it is browned. It usually takes 4 to 5 minutes.
• Cut it into pieces and set it aside. Take another pot, and add onions and garlic. Simmer for 2 minutes.
• Then add the mixture into the chicken broth. Mix masa harina and two cups of water in a medium bowl, and whisk until well mixed. Then add the masa harina mixture, remaining water, enchilada sauce, cheese, salt, chili powder and cumin into the onions and garlic mixture.
• Boil it and add chicken pieces. Next, cook the chicken for 30 to 40 minutes on low heat. When the mixture is thickened, it is ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 504kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 36gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 2146mgPotassium: 596mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1146IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 836mgIron: 3mg

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