Pioneer Woman Chicken Enchilada Soup
Pioneer Woman Chicken Enchilada Soup is the ultimate comfort food, ready in just 30 minutes! This creamy and flavorful soup combines tender shredded chicken, black beans, and corn with a rich enchilada sauce for a warming dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility; you can easily customize it with your favorite toppings, like fresh cilantro or avocado slices. With its quick preparation time and hearty ingredients, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced, or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup masa harina
- 3 cups chicken stock or broth (low sodium)
- 2 cups cooked shredded or chopped chicken
- 14 ounces enchilada sauce
- 15 ounce can of black beans (rinsed well and drained)
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 15 ounces can diced tomatoes
- 4 ounces chopped green chiles
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature, cubed)
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (grated, about 1 cup)
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese (grated, about 1 cup)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent (about 4 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and ground cumin; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add masa harina and stir for a minute before mixing in one cup of chicken stock to create a creamy base.
- Gradually add remaining chicken stock along with shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, black beans, enchilada sauce, green chiles, corn, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted, then gradually mix in cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until smooth.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg