Makes 8-10 servings (you can easily halve this recipe)
2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes, not drained
2 (4 oz) cans diced green chiles
2 (8 oz) cans of tomato sauce
1 or 2 (14 oz) cans black beans (rinsed and drained)
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (you could probably have success with chicken breasts on this recipe, since they’ll be submerged in liquid and that should keep them moist)
1 Tbsp dehydrated chopped onion
1/2 tsp Shirley J chicken bouillon or 1 tsp regular chicken bouillon granules + 1 cup water OR 1 cup chicken broth
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 cup enchilada sauce (hot, medium or mild)
8 oz cream cheese
Salt and pepper
Grated cheese and tortilla chips
1. Add tomatoes, chiles, tomato sauce, beans, chicken, onion, bouillon, water, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and enchilada sauce to a large slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours.
3. Remove chicken and place on a cutting board. Shred the chicken or cut up into small bite size pieces. Place back into the slow cooker.
4. Cut the cream cheese into cubes and stir into the slow cooker. It will take a few minutes to melt. Stir it and it will get nice and creamy. Add in salt and pepper to taste and additional seasonings to taste.
5. Serve with chips and cheese
Review:
I know we’re getting out of soup season but I had to make one last soup before it’s 90+ degrees every single day. I wasn’t so sure at first but I ended up really liking this soup. It had quite a kick to it! So make sure to use mild sauce if you don’t like things too spicy. I made a huge batch, but of course you could easily halve this recipe. 4 stars.
Lisa M says
OMG this soup is amazing! So tasty.. will definitely make this often!
Karen says
So glad to hear, Lisa!
Blair Lucas says
How big should my crockpot be for this recipe?? This will be my first crock pot experience!! lol
[email protected] says
A 6 quart would work great! Good luck!
Karen says
Hooray Ann Marie!
Ann Marie says
Had it tonight! 5 stars!
Karen says
Brenda, throw it in frozen. I do that all the time!
Brenda MacKay says
Can you use frozen chicken straight into the crock pot or would you recommend thawed?
Karen says
anonymous, I feel like this soup is almost better as leftovers than the first day!
Anonymous says
Recipe soooo good, my wife actually ate it three times in a row for dinner; this hadn't happened before. Great recipe! Thanks.
Karen says
thanks, Shron. I loved this one too. I kept thinking about it for days after. That is my clue that it is a good recipe!! Hope you enjoy my cookbook!!
shron says
I love chicken enchilada soup – and this easy recipe is the best I have ever had! Thank you so very much! It was so good that I made a special trip to Costco just to buy your cookbook!
Anonymous says
Thank you for the prompt response Karen! On my way to the store.
Karen says
No, the chicken is not cooked. Makes this recipe super easy.
Anonymous says
Is the chicken cooked before you put it into the slow Cooker?
Six Sisters says
Oh my goodness! Delicious! Thanks for linking up with us on "Strut Your Stuff Saturday!" We hope to see you next week! -The Sisters
Stella B's Kitchen says
I found you over at Six Sisters and we love anything with a Mexican flair here! Looks yummy! Come say hello sometime at Stella B's Kitchen
Sarah says
Do you use red or green enchilada sauce?