Southwest Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

Name: Southwest Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 500 min
Ingredients: 6 cups chicken broth; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (15 ounce) can Mexican-style pinto beans; 1 cup salsa; 5 tablespoons chili powder; 0.25 cup dried minced onion; 4 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups cooked rice; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

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The taste of chicken enchiladas in a soup. I combined my favorite homemade enchilada sauce recipe with my old enchilada soup recipe and this emerged. My family goes wild when they find out this Southwest cheesy chicken enchilada is for dinner. Garnish with sour cream and black olives.

Submitted by bleucheeseme

Updated on April 26, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:

8 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

6 cups chicken broth
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can Mexican-style pinto beans
1 cup salsa
5 tablespoons chili powder
¼ cup dried minced onion
4 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

Combine broth, chicken, tomato sauce, pinto beans, salsa, chili powder, onion, garlic, oregano, basil, cayenne pepper, cumin, and salt in a slow cooker. Cook on Low for 8 hours.
Use forks to shred chicken. Stir in cooked rice.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with Monterey Jack cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

308	Calories
12g	Fat
28g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 308
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 59mg	20%
Sodium 1969mg	86%
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 24g	48%
Vitamin C 10mg	11%
Calcium 281mg	22%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 613mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Southwest Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

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