Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
This easy slow cooker chicken enchilada soup is filled with tender shredded chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and bell pepper in a flavorful enchilada broth.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 10 ounce can of enchilada sauce
- 1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
- ½ cup onion chopped
- 1 small bell pepper diced
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts
- Monterrey Jack cheese sour cream, avocado, tortilla chips, as desired
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the flour and stir until smooth and bubbly. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Slowly whisk in 1/2 cup of the chicken broth and 1/2 cup of the milk. Return the pan to the heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Cook, stirring constantly, until it begins to thicken.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Whisk in the enchilada sauce, remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth, and remaining 1/2 cup milk until smooth.
- Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, onion, and bell pepper to the slow cooker. Place the chicken breasts on top, then pour the enchilada broth over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F and shreds easily.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate or cutting board and shred or cut it into bite-sized pieces. Return it to the slow cooker and stir well.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, tortilla chips, or other desired toppings.
Notes
- Use mild, medium, or hot enchilada sauce based on your heat preference.
- Boneless chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts.
- For a gluten-free option, replace the flour with 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- The broth may thicken as it sits. Add a splash of broth or milk while reheating if needed.
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 0g | Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 1104mg | Potassium: 1002mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 912IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg