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Creamy Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup

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A rich, hearty, and incredibly forgiving slow cooker soup that combines tender shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, and cream cheese for a comforting meal that is easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles, undrained
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, cubed
  • 1–2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water (for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker pot.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
  3. Sprinkle cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder over the onions.
  4. Pour enchilada sauce and chicken broth over the chicken and spices.
  5. Add diced green chiles, rinsed black beans, and frozen corn; stir gently to combine.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
  7. Remove chicken, shred using two forks, and return to the pot.
  8. Add cubed cream cheese and stir gently until mostly melted.
  9. If soup is too thin, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes to thicken.
  10. Stir in half of the shredded cheese and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  11. Ladle into bowls and top with remaining cheese, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, and crispy tortilla strips.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to ensure it melts smoothly. If the soup separates, reduce heat to WARM and stir vigorously. Tortilla strips should be stored separately to maintain crispness. This recipe is naturally gluten-free if you verify your sauce and broth labels.

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Keywords: slow cooker, crockpot, chicken soup, enchilada soup, creamy soup, comfort food, easy dinner, gluten-free

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