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Chilis Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe

Bowl of Chilis Chicken Enchilada Soup
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Warm up with this hearty and flavorful Chilis Chicken Enchilada Soup! This easy recipe brings the restaurant favorite to your kitchen with tender chicken, enchilada sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (like Rotel), undrained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, tortilla strips

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and red bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes and green chiles. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and enchilada sauce. Add chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Add shredded chicken and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  7. Serve hot, topped with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and tortilla strips.

Notes

For a spicier soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or use a spicier enchilada sauce. You can also use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time.

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