Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

Name: Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 can red enchilada sauce; 2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 can diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons masa harina; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; Salt and pepper to taste

This comforting soup tastes just like your favorite cheesy chicken enchiladas but is much easier to make in one pot.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· September 30, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Total

35 minutes

Serves

There is something so special about the combination of melted cheese, tender chicken, and zesty red sauce. This soup brings all those classic enchilada flavors together in a bowl, saving you the time of rolling up tortillas. It is a hearty meal that my family asks for all through the year.

My best tip for this recipe is to use a rotisserie chicken if you are in a rush. It saves a lot of time and makes the soup extra tender. Feel free to pile on the toppings like fresh cilantro and lime because they really make the flavors pop.

🧺 Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 can red enchilada sauce
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
1 can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons masa harina
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion until it is soft.
2
Add the garlic and cook for another minute until it smells fragrant.
3
Stir in the chicken broth, enchilada sauce, and masa harina. Whisk well to ensure the masa is dissolved.
4
Add the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes to the pot.
5
Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes to let the flavors blend together.
6
Turn off the heat and stir in the shredded cheese until it is completely melted and creamy.
7
Season with salt and pepper, then serve warm with your favorite toppings.

💡 Tips

Serve this soup with a handful of crushed tortilla chips on top for crunch. You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, though the cheese may thicken the soup as it cools.

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