Chicken Enchilada Soup

4.9

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Corn tortillas thicken this chicken enchilada soup, but Cheddar and cream cheese give it the richness you'd expect from an enchilada. Serve it with something fresh and crunchy like a jicama slaw dressed with a little olive oil and lime juice for a healthy dinner that will appeal to the whole family.

Annie Peterson

Updated on September 19, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Prep Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

9 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Bone-Health Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
6 corn tortillas, chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
¾ cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
Fresh cilantro, sour cream and/or guacamole for garnish

Directions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add broth, tomatoes, chiles, tortillas, chili powder and cumin. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
Add chicken and cream cheese, stirring until the cream cheese is melted. Remove from heat. Combine shredded cheese and cornstarch in a small bowl and gradually add to the soup, stirring until melted. Return the pot to medium heat and cook until hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve the soup with cilantro, sour cream and/or guacamole, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September 2019; updated November 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

329	Calories
15g	Fat
23g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 329
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 26g	52%
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 6g	31%
Cholesterol 68mg	23%
Vitamin A 730IU	15%
Vitamin C 13mg	15%
Folate 15mcg	4%
Sodium 468mg	20%
Calcium 206mg	16%
Iron 2mg	11%
Magnesium 43mg	10%
Potassium 438mg	9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Chicken Enchilada Soup

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