Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe (Rich & Creamy)
If you love Mexican cuisine, this chicken enchilada soup recipe is a must-try. This is a very easy recipe you will enjoy making.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for sautéing
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halved
- ½ cup yellow onion diced (about 1 small onion)
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup masa harina
- 3 cups water divided
- 1 cup red enchilada sauce
- 1 pound processed cheese such as Velveeta cubed into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast halves and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown on the outside and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C). The chicken does not need to be fully cooked through at this stage as it will simmer later, but browning builds flavour.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred or cut into bite-sized pieces. Set aside. In a medium saucepan, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour the chicken broth into the pot with the onion and garlic mixture. In a medium bowl, whisk together the masa harina and 2 cups (480ml) of the water until completely smooth with no lumps. Add the masa harina mixture to the pot along with the remaining 1 cup (240ml) of water, enchilada sauce, cubed cheese, salt, chili powder, and ground cumin. Stir well until the cheese is fully melted and the soup is smooth.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent the masa harina from sticking to the bottom. Add the shredded chicken pieces, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup has thickened to a creamy, chowder-like consistency. Taste and adjust salt and chili powder to your preference. Ladle into bowls and serve hot with your favourite toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 35gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 2616mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1177IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 480mgIron: 2mg
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