– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
– 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
– 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
– 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
– 1 tablespoon chili powder
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– ½ teaspoon paprika
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
– 1 cup tortilla strips (for garnish)
– Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
– Sour cream (for serving, optional)
Making Chicken Enchilada Soup is a breeze! Just follow these steps:
1. Sauté Chicken: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. Cook Aromatics: In the same pot, add diced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Add Broth and Vegetables: Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, and corn. Stir to combine.
4. Season Soup: Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
5. Shred Chicken: While the soup simmers, shred the cooked chicken using two forks. Once shredded, return it to the pot.
6. Simmer: Allow the soup to simmer for 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and blending of flavors.
7. Check Seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
8. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with shredded cheese, tortilla strips, and fresh cilantro. Add a dollop of sour cream if desired.