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Hearty Chicken Enchilada Soup

A hearty and flavorful chicken enchilada soup with beans, corn, and spices for a comforting meal.

Hearty Chicken Enchilada Soup

Make this hearty chicken enchilada soup with tender chicken, beans, and spices for a comforting and easy meal.

Recipe Details

Prep time
15m
Cook time
30m
Rest time
0s
Total time
45m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 150 g skinless chicken breast diced
  • 60 g black beans canned drained and rinsed
  • 50 g corn kernels frozen
  • 40 g red bell pepper diced
  • 30 g onion diced
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 250 ml chicken broth low sodium
  • 100 g diced tomatoes canned
  • 50 ml enchilada sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
  • 5 g fresh cilantro chopped

Origins

Mexico

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic clove; cook until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add diced red bell pepper and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add diced skinless chicken breast to the pot and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute to release flavors.
  6. For in chicken broth, canned diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, black beans, and frozen corn kernels.
  7. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in fresh lime juice and chopped fresh cilantro.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Tips

  • Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.
  • Simmer gently to keep chicken tender.
  • Add extra chili powder for more heat if desired.

Serving Suggestions

  • cornbread
  • tortilla chips
  • avocado slices
  • sour cream

Enjoy this hearty chicken enchilada soup as a comforting meal perfect for any day, served with cornbread or tortilla chips for extra delight.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 2
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 2
  • Fat (g): 2
  • Carbohydrates (g): 8
  • Protein (g): 7
  • Calories: 75
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.04
  • Saturated Fat (g): 0.3

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