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

Slow cooker chicken enchilada soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for those cold winter nights or busy weeknights when you want a delicious meal with minimal effort. This recipe takes all the delicious flavors of traditional enchiladas and transforms them into a comforting and easy-to-make soup.

This dish is a great way to enjoy the flavors of traditional enchiladas without all the work. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, allowing the flavors to meld together and...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
  • 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can pale ale
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
  • 1 (8 ounce) package red enchilada sauce (such as Frontera®)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 pound frozen chicken breasts
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Mix chicken broth, black beans, diced tomatoes, pale ale, corn, red enchilada sauce, onion, taco seasoning, and jalapeno pepper together in a slow cooker. Add whole chicken breasts.
  • Cook on Low until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 5 to 6 hours. Remove chicken and shred using 2 forks; stir back into the slow cooker. Continue cooking, 1 to 2 hours more.
  • Stir cilantro into the slow cooker. Cook on Low until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    267 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 1595mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 77mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 725mg