Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe

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?Chicken Enchilada Soup is a hearty, flavorful soup made with shredded chicken, tomatoes, corn, black beans, and a variety of seasonings. This soup is perfect for a chilly day and can be made in under an hour.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time15 minsCook Time50 minsTotal Time1 hr 5 mins
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 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 1 lb. of chicken breast fillets (approx. 3 fillets)
 ½ cup diced onion
 1 clove garlic, pressed
 4 cups chicken broth
 1 cup masa harina
 3 cups water
 1 cup enchilada sauce
 16 ounces Velveeta
 1 teaspoon salt
 1 teaspoon chili powder
 ½ teaspoon cumin
 cheddar cheese
 corn tortilla chips
 de gallo (from recipe for Chili's Nacho Burger)


1

1. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken breasts to pot and brown for 4-5 minutes per side. Set chicken aside.

2

2. Add onions and garlic to pot and sauté over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until onions begin to become translucent. Add chicken broth.

3

3. Combine masa harina with 2 cups of water in a medium bowl and whisk until blended. Add masa mixture to pot with onions, garlic and broth.

4

4. Add remaining water, enchilada sauce, cheese and spices to pot and bring mixture to a boil.

5

5. Shred the chicken into small, bite-size pieces and add it to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer soup for 30-40 minutes or until thick.

6

6. Serve soup in cups or bowls, and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled corn tortilla chips, and pico de gallo.

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Ingredients

 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 1 lb. of chicken breast fillets (approx. 3 fillets)
 ½ cup diced onion
 1 clove garlic, pressed
 4 cups chicken broth
 1 cup masa harina
 3 cups water
 1 cup enchilada sauce
 16 ounces Velveeta
 1 teaspoon salt
 1 teaspoon chili powder
 ½ teaspoon cumin
 cheddar cheese
 corn tortilla chips
 de gallo (from recipe for Chili's Nacho Burger)

Directions

1

1. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken breasts to pot and brown for 4-5 minutes per side. Set chicken aside.

2

2. Add onions and garlic to pot and sauté over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until onions begin to become translucent. Add chicken broth.

3

3. Combine masa harina with 2 cups of water in a medium bowl and whisk until blended. Add masa mixture to pot with onions, garlic and broth.

4

4. Add remaining water, enchilada sauce, cheese and spices to pot and bring mixture to a boil.

5

5. Shred the chicken into small, bite-size pieces and add it to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer soup for 30-40 minutes or until thick.

6

6. Serve soup in cups or bowls, and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled corn tortilla chips, and pico de gallo.

Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe

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