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

If you're craving a cozy and comforting meal that's packed with flavor, this Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup is the perfect recipe for you. With tender chicken, savory spices, and a rich, cheesy broth, this soup is guaranteed to become a family favorite.

The best part about this recipe is that it's incredibly easy to make. By using a slow cooker, you can simply toss all the ingredients in and let it simmer away, allowing the flavors to meld together and the chicken to become...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
  • 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened and cubed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add chili beans, black beans, tomatoes and green chiles, enchilada sauce, chicken broth, corn, chili powder, seasoning salt, paprika, cumin, and pepper.
  • Cover and cook until chicken can easily be shredded with a fork, on Low for 5 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 5 hours.
  • Cube the cream cheese (needs to be soft) and place in the slow cooker. Let sit for a few minutes and then whisk to break up any chunks. Cook on High until cream cheese melts. Enjoy!
  • Place cubes of cream cheese into the slow cooker. Let sit for a few minutes, then whisk to break up any chunks. Cook on High until cream cheese melts, 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    440 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 102mg
    • Sodium: 1716mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 121mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 946mg