crock pot chicken enchilada soup

Recipe by
Tanya Alley
Martinsville, VA

I found this recipe online a couple of years ago and it is definitely a favorite! Perfect on a cold winter day and couldn't be simpler to prepare. You can also use hot chilé peppers and enchilada sauce if you like more heat. Hope you enjoy!

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 8 Hr 30 Min
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For crock pot chicken enchilada soup

  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 4
    frozen chicken breasts (flash frozen in bag)
  • 1 can
    petite diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 2 can
    chopped mild green chilé peppers (4 oz each)
  • 1 can
    mild red enchilada sauce (20 oz)
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 can
    chicken broth (14.5 oz)
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 1 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 1 can
    corn, drained (15 oz)
  • 1 bunch
    cilantro, chopped

How To Make crock pot chicken enchilada soup

  • 1
    Place the chopped onion in the bottom of the crock pot.
  • 2
    Layer the chicken breasts on top of the onions.
  • 3
    Add the diced tomatoes and their juice, green chilés, enchilada sauce, garlic, chicken broth, spices and bay leaf.
  • 4
    Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • 5
    Remove bay leaf .
  • 6
    Remove chicken to a plate and shred with two forks then return it to the crock pot.
  • 7
    Stir in corn and continue to heat until the corn is hot.
  • 8
    Add a handful of chopped cilantro.
  • 9
    Serving suggestion: serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, shredded Parmesan cheese, sour cream, avocado slices and tortilla chips.

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