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Chili Enchilada Soup
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4.78 from 31 votes

Chili's Chicken Enchilada Soup

This Chili's Chicken Enchilada Soup is the perfect copycat recipe - it's fully loaded, then topped with tortilla strips and pico de gallo.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, tex mex
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 (398) mL can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (118) mL can green chilies
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup masa harina (corn flour)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Topping ideas

  • Pico de gallo
  • Tortilla strips
  • Cilantro
  • Avocado

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil over med-high heat. Add onions, sauteeing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add in chicken, then garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika and salt, stirring to combine.
  • Pour in crushed tomatoes, green chilies, brown sugar and chicken broth, then bring to a boil. Let simmer for 25 minutes until chicken is cooked. Remove chicken, then shred and add back to pot.
  • While soup is cooking, mix masa harina with 2 cups of water, stirring until dissolved. Once chicken is shredded and in pot, stir in masa harina mixture, then cheese. Stir until combined and soup is thick and creamy, cooking another 5 minutes.
  • Ladle soup into bowls, adding toppings of choice. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

Add on toppings like sliced avocado, tortilla strips, lime wedges and more.
Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or in a pot on the stovetop.
Freeze this recipe for up to 3 months without the toppings. Defrost in the fridge overnight or reheat from frozen in the microwave for 6-8 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1662mg | Potassium: 858mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1161IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 4mg