How to Make Extra Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of comfort food and cheesy, spicy flavors, then you're going to love this Extra Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup! This delicious and easy-to-make soup is the perfect dish for a cold winter day or any time you're craving something warm and comforting. It's packed with flavor and loaded with cheese, making it a hit with both kids and adults. Whether you're hosting a casual dinner party or just looking to impress your family with a hearty, flavorful meal, this recipe is sure to plea...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 (15.8 ounce) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), add oil, select Saute function. When oil is hot, add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Add beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, corn, and chicken broth.
  • Beat enchilada sauce and cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Pour into the Instant Pot® but do not stir. Hit Cancel.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and top with Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Nutrition

    430 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 742mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 242mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 666mg