Walking into the kitchen and smelling 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts and 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed already on the go is the part I like best about this Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup. The crockpot chicken enchilada soup handles the long cook so I can step away.
Simple and Flavorful Chicken Enchilada Soup
This hearty soup features tender chicken, black beans, corn, and enchilada sauce, all simmered together in a slow cooker. It takes about 6 hours to cook on low and serves 6 people, making it a great option for family meals or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
- Sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add Ingredients: Layer the black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
- Shred the Chicken: About 30 minutes before serving, remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the soup.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and well combined.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chopped cilantro and a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 bowls
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
I like to set this Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup going before I leave and come back to the whole kitchen smelling of 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts and 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed. It tastes even better once it has sat for a few minutes off the heat.
