Chicken Enchilada Soup (2024)

This Chicken Enchilada soup is incredibly flavorful, creamy, and thick giving you the tastiest soup that's loaded with hearty and tasty ingredients, it’s comforting and a total crowd-pleaser!

Chicken Enchilada Soup is a filling and comforting food packed with bold Mexican flavors, and it’s like having chicken enchiladas in a bowl! It’s incredibly easy to make, even for beginners, and will give you flavors that are truly unforgettable.

If you’ve had Chicken Enchilada Soup at Chili’s and wondered if you could get the same flavors at home, then you’re in luck! This recipe will give you the exact flavors, but even better, and I’ll share with you exactly how to customize it to fit your preferences.

🥘 INGREDIENTS YOU'LL NEED

This flavorful Chicken Enchilada Soup recipe is easy to make with simple pantry-staples.

You can scroll down to the recipe card for further details and instructions.

Chicken: You’ll need some chicken for this recipe. I’ve used boneless skinless chicken breasts, but you can also use chicken thighs. If you have any leftover chicken such as rotisserie chicken, you can also shred and use that in this recipe.

Chicken broth: To get the perfect flavor and consistency, we’ll use chicken broth. This soup is perfectly thick, but you can add a little more broth to get a thinner consistancy.

Enchilada sauce is the magic ingredient that brings all the flavor and deliciousness! While you can use store-bought sauce, making enchilada sauce at home will give you the best flavor!

Masa harina: To thicken the soup and get an authentic taste, we’ll use masa harina in this recipe. Scroll to the bottom to learn what it is if you don’t already know!

Cheese: For the perfect creamy consistency, we’ll be adding some shredded cheddar cheese to this recipe.

🔪 HOW TO MAKE

Making this flavor-packed chicken enchilada soup is way easier than you think. It’s an easy recipe even for beginners!

The full instructions are in the recipe card below, but let's look at the main steps to making this soup.

Step 1:

In a large pan add olive and, chicken, and some cajun seasoning. Once the chicken is done cooking, remove it from the pan and set it aside.

Step 2:

Next, in the remaining oil, add the onion and cook it until translucent. Next, add the spices and cook them on low heat for a few seconds.

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Step 3:

Time for our delicious enchilada sauce! Pour the enchilada sauce and pour the chicken stock into the pot.

Step 4:

In a different bowl, whisk the masa harina with around a cup and a half from the soup and whisk it until there are no lumps. Then pour this mixture into the soup while whisking.

Step 5:

Add the cooked chicken and cheddar cheese into the soup and mix it well. Let it simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Your delicious Chicken Enchilada Soup is ready to be served!

Serve the soup by garnishing it with cheese, toasted tortilla strips, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and/or green chili.

💭 COOKING TIPS

Here are some bonus tips you can try for the tastiest Chicken Enchilada Soup ever:

• I have used chicken breast, but you can go for chicken thighs if you prefer those instead.
• You can also use some leftover chicken by shredding it or chopping it into small cubes and then using it. Rotisserie chicken works well too!
• This soup gets thicker when it cools down. So, to reheat it, you will have to add a little water to it.
• Make sure to use less salt in this dish, there is salt in the enchilada sauce and there is some in the chicken stock.
• If you use chicken bouillon, add 1 and a half cubes of bouillon to hot water to make the chicken stock.

📖 DELICIOUS VARIATIONS

This recipe is perfect as it is, but if you’re looking to customize it, here are a few fun ideas to try:

Other veggies: You can add other Mexican-inspired veggies to this soup. Some great options include corn, black beans, bell peppers, and even some cilantro on top!

Add beans: If you’re looking for an even heartier soup, then try adding some black beans to it.

Make it spicier: Want a spicier soup? Try adding a little cayenne pepper or some hot sauce to it!

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🌡️ STORING AND REHEATING

Fridge: You can easily store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freezer: This soup also freezes well. Make sure to place it in a freezer-safe container then place it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Reheat: Reheating this soup is easy. Let it thaw in the fridge if you’re taking it out of the freezer, then warm it up on the stovetop. Add a little water while reheating to get the right consistency.

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