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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

Cheesy chicken enchilada soup brings all the flavor of a classic enchilada dinner to a warm, comforting bowl. Tender shredded chicken simmers in a creamy, mildly spiced broth with plenty of melted cheese makes every spoonful rich and velvety. Topped with tortilla strips, sour cream, or fresh avocado, it’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing meal that comes together easily and is perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 393 kcal

Ingredients
  

Soup

  • 1 lb cooked chicken shredded or chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tablespoon onion powder
  • 3 cups water divided: 1 cup for broth, 2 cups for masa mixture
  • 1 cup masa harina not cornmeal
  • 1-2 cups enchilada sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt reduce or omit if using seasoned precooked chicken, according to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 16 oz Velveeta cubed

Optional Garnishes

  • tortilla strips optional
  • diced tomato optional
  • avocado optional
  • sour cream optional

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken broth, 1 cup of the water, garlic, and onion powder in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Whisk the masa harina into the remaining 2 cups water until smooth and free of lumps. Whisk this mixture into the simmering broth.
  • Stir in the cooked chicken, enchilada sauce, salt, cumin, and chili powder. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add the cubed Velveeta and stir until melted.
  • Serve with tortilla strips, diced tomato, avocado, or sour cream, if desired.

Notes

Masa harina: Use masa harina, not cornmeal. Whisk it into 2 cups water before adding to the broth to avoid lumps.
If all the water is already in the pot: Ladle some broth into a bowl or large measuring cup. Whisk the masa harina into that broth, then whisk the mixture back into the soup. Do not add dry masa directly to the soup.
Time-saving chicken: Use precooked rotisserie chicken breast to save time. If using seasoned precooked chicken, reduce or omit the added salt and let diners season their bowls to taste.
Enchilada sauce: See  Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 37gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 1584mgPotassium: 529mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1185IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 485mgIron: 3mg
Keyword cheesy chicken enchilada soup, chicken enchilada soup with masa harina, enchilada soup, Velveeta chicken soup
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