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Creamy Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup

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A comforting and easy slow cooker soup featuring tender chicken, creamy cheese, and a perfect balance of spice, ideal for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce (medium heat preferred)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 can diced green chiles (mild or medium heat)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (sharp cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Transfer sautéed onion and garlic to the crockpot. Add chicken breasts, enchilada sauce, chicken broth, black beans, corn, diced green chiles, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Check chicken for doneness around 4 hours; it should be easily pierced with a fork.
  4. Remove chicken breasts and shred using two forks or meat shredder claws. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot.
  5. Stir in softened cream cheese and sour cream until fully melted and blended. Add a splash of chicken broth if soup is too thick.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add extra salt, chili powder, or hot sauce for more spice if desired.
  7. Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, and a squeeze of lime. Serve with corn chips or warm tortillas.

Notes

Sauté onions and garlic before adding to crockpot for better flavor. Use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with coconut or cashew cream. Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts. Cooking on high for 2-3 hours is possible but watch to prevent drying out chicken.

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