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A bowl of savory chicken enchilada soup topped with cheese and cilantro

Quick way to grow chicken enchilada soup in 30 minutes

This quick chicken enchilada soup is perfect for a weeknight meal, delivering a burst of flavor in just 30 minutes. It's hearty, satisfying, and incredibly easy to make.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 15 ounces red enchilada sauce
  • 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 15 ounces canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounces canned corn drained
  • 0.5 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnishes
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
  • fresh cilantro chopped
  • avocado diced

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Dutch oven
  • Ladle
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat, then add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and red enchilada sauce, then add the diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, corn, and shredded cooked chicken; bring the mixture to a simmer.
Cooking
  1. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or spices to your preference.
Serving
  1. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, or diced avocado.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of your favorite hot sauce. To make this vegetarian, omit the chicken and add an extra can of black beans or pinto beans, and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.