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Creamy Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup: Easy One Pot Meal

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A rich, creamy, and smoky enchilada soup made entirely in the slow cooker with tender shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and a velvety cream cheese broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2–3 large)
  • 15 ounces red enchilada sauce (1 standard can)
  • 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel, undrained)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (32 ounces)
  • 8 ounces block cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional garnishes: shredded Mexican cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, crushed tortilla chips, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, drain and rinse the black beans, measure the frozen corn, and cut the cream cheese into small cubes. Let cream cheese sit at room temperature.
  2. Layer the ingredients in the crockpot: Place chicken breasts in the bottom. Add diced onion and minced garlic on top. Pour in enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained), and chicken broth. Add frozen corn and black beans. Sprinkle cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper over everything.
  3. Stir gently to coat the chicken with the sauce and spices.
  4. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
  5. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks or use a hand mixer right in the pot. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  6. Add the cubed cream cheese and stir until completely melted and incorporated (about 2-3 minutes).
  7. Check consistency: If too thick, add a splash of broth or water. If too thin, cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, cumin, or chili powder as needed.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, crushed tortilla chips, and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

For best results, let cream cheese come to room temperature before adding to avoid clumping. Season at the end to control saltiness. The soup tastes even better the next day. To freeze, cool completely and store in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave.

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