Description
Creamy Chicken Enchilada is a rich and flavorful dish that combines shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and a medley of spices and vegetables, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 10 ounces red enchilada sauce, canned
- 14.5 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes, canned
- 4 ounces diced green chiles, canned
- 15 ounces black beans, canned, drained and rinsed
- 1½ cups frozen or canned corn, drained
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
- Sliced avocado (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
- Tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
- Canned or fresh jalapeños or chilies (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and red bell pepper; cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and oregano; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, red enchilada sauce, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, and diced green chiles. Stir thoroughly and bring mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate black beans, corn, and shredded chicken into the pot. Allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes, promoting flavor integration.
- Reduce heat to low. Gradually whisk in softened cream cheese and heavy cream until the soup attains a creamy consistency. Add shredded cheese, stirring continuously until fully melted and integrated.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with preferred toppings such as cilantro, avocado, sour cream, tortilla strips, lime wedges, and jalapeños as desired.
Notes
- For added spice, consider including jalapeños during cooking.
- This dish can be made in advance and reheated just before serving.
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg