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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe
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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

High fiber, protein packed, and meal prep friendly! This Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup recipe can be made in 5 minutes or less.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken enchilada soup, slow cooker chicken, slow cooker soup
Yield: 8 Bowls
Calories: 370kcal
Cost: $15.50

Materials

  • 3 Pounds Chicken Breast or Thighs
  • 1-2 Cups Bone Broth Low Sodium
  • 1 Medium White Onion
  • 19 Ounces Enchilada Sauce 1 Big Can or 2 Small
  • 14.5 Ounces Diced Tomatoes 1 Can (Fire Roasted)
  • 31 Ounces Black Beans 2 Cans
  • 15.25 Ounces Corn 1 Can
  • 4 Ounces Green Chiles 1 Can or 2 for more kick
  • 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
  • 1 ½ Teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Paprika Smoked
  • 4 Ounces Cream Cheese *Optional for creaminess

Instructions

  • Trim the fat off your Chicken Breast or Thighs
  • Chop up your Onion
  • Drain and rinse your Black Beans
  • Add all your ingredients aside from your Cream Cheese into your slow cooker starting with your chicken
  • Mix everything together
  • Put your lid on and let it cook on Low for 6-7 hours or High for 3-4 hours
  • Your chicken should reach 165F/73C
  • Shred your chicken using 2 forks or a hand mixer
  • Break up and add in your Cream Cheese
  • Optional and only if you want to give it some creaminess
  • Let it cook for an additional 10-15 minutes

Stovetop Alternative

  • In a large pot over medium heat, cook the Onion in a little oil until soft (about 5 minutes)
  • Add the Minced Garlic and spices and stir for a minute
  • Add the Broth, Enchilada Sauce, Diced Tomatoes, Black Beans, Corn, and Green Chiles
  • Add the Chicken, bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer
  • Cook until your Chicken reaches 165F/73C (20-30 minutes)
  • Shred your Chicken
  • Stir in the Cream Cheese and simmer 5-10 more minutes

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Notes

Reduced your sodium by looking for lower sodium alternatives!
Calories in the whole recipe with Chicken Breast:
No Cream Cheese
  • Calories: 2960
  • Fat: 48g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Sodium: 5792mg
  • Carbs: 286g
  • Fiber: 62g
  • Sugar: 58g
  • Protein: 346g
 
Per Bowl (Makes 8 Bowls):
No Cream Cheese
  • Calories: 370
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Sodium: 724mg
  • Carbs: 35.7g
  • Fiber: 7.7g
  • Sugar: 7.2g
  • Protein: 43.2
 
Calories in the whole recipe with Chicken Breast:
Using Full Fat Cream Cheese
  • Calories: 3377
  • Fat: 89g
  • Saturated Fat: 32g
  • Sodium: 6102mg
  • Carbs: 290g
  • Fiber: 62g
  • Sugar: 64g
  • Protein: 354g

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.7g | Protein: 43.2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 724mg | Fiber: 7.7g | Sugar: 7.2g
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