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Cozy Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup – Easy 5-Ingredient Recipe

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This creamy, smoky chicken enchilada soup is made with just 5 main ingredients in a slow cooker. It’s the perfect cozy meal for cold nights, ready with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 medium)
  • 28 ounces red enchilada sauce (one large can)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (one 32-ounce carton)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
  • 1 cup frozen corn (about half a standard bag)
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
  • 1 small onion, diced (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Take cream cheese out to soften. Dice onion and mince garlic if using. Open enchilada sauce and broth. Measure corn.
  2. Layer everything in the crockpot: Place chicken breasts in the bottom. Pour enchilada sauce over top, then add chicken broth. Sprinkle in corn (and black beans, onion, garlic, cumin if using). Stir gently to combine liquids.
  3. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
  4. About 30 minutes before serving, shred the chicken right in the pot using two forks. Stir to combine.
  5. Add cubed cream cheese and stir gently until fully melted and incorporated (about 2-3 minutes).
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, hot sauce, or additional spices as desired.
  7. Serve hot in bowls with desired toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, sliced jalapeños, or lime juice.

Notes

Don’t add cream cheese too early or it will separate. Shred chicken while still warm for best results. For thicker soup, mash some beans or add a cornstarch slurry. Adjust spice level by choosing mild, medium, or hot enchilada sauce. Soup can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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