Chicken Enchilada Soup: A Delicious, Easy Weeknight Dinner
This Chicken Enchilada Soup is a weeknight staple in my household. It's an effortless, satisfying meal that's packed with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes. By using rotisserie Chicken and pantry staples, it's a breeze to prepare, even on the most hectic evenings.
Chicken Enchilada Soup: A Delicious, Easy Weeknight Dinner
The soup captures all the essence of traditional enchiladas, but in a comforting, bowlable format. Shredded Chicken, black beans, corn, and enchilada sauce come together in a rich, spicy broth infused with warm Mexican spices. My picky 10-year-old adores this dish, which is a rare feat in our household. It's one of the few meals he'll happily devour without complaint.
What Makes This Chicken Enchilada Soup Special:
- All the enchilada flavor, none of the fuss: Enjoy the bold, spicy taste of enchiladas in a hearty, easy-to-make soup. - Ready in 30 minutes: With rotisserie chicken and pantry ingredients, this soup is a lightning-fast dinner solution. - A broth with BIG flavor: Sautéing and blending the vegetables with enchilada sauce creates a smooth, rich soup base that tastes like it simmered for hours. - Picky-eater approved: This soup is a hit with even the most finicky eaters, like my own son. - One pot, easy cleanup: Everything cooks right in one pot, making for a low-fuss weeknight meal. - Made for toppings: Customize each bowl with your favorite toppings, such as cheese, avocado, sour cream, tortilla strips, cilantro, jalapeños, or a squeeze of fresh lime. - Great for leftovers: The flavors only improve with time, and the soup freezes beautifully for future meals.
Ingredients:
- Olive oil - Onion - Celery stalks - Carrot - Red bell pepper - Garlic - Red enchilada sauce - Chicken broth - Cumin - Chili powder - Dried Mexican oregano - Smoked paprika - Fire-roasted tomatoes - Tomato paste - Salt and pepper - Black beans, drained and rinsed - Frozen corn kernels - Cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
With its comforting, flavorful broth and hearty ingredients, this Chicken Enchilada Soup is sure to become a staple in your household, just as it has in mine. Give it a try and enjoy the delighted reactions from your family!