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June 4, 2012

Recipe for Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Enchilada Soup

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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.


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18 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Chicken, Soups, Slow Cooker Tagged With: All Posts, 4-6 hours, 4 stars, crock pot recipes, recipes crock pot, slow cooker recipes

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  1. Lisa M says

    November 15, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    OMG this soup is amazing! So tasty.. will definitely make this often!

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    • Karen says

      November 16, 2017 at 4:43 pm

      So glad to hear, Lisa!

      Reply
  2. Blair Lucas says

    January 11, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    How big should my crockpot be for this recipe?? This will be my first crock pot experience!! lol

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    • [email protected] says

      January 12, 2014 at 12:18 am

      A 6 quart would work great! Good luck!

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  3. Karen says

    January 4, 2013 at 3:53 am

    Hooray Ann Marie!

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  4. Ann Marie says

    January 4, 2013 at 3:50 am

    Had it tonight! 5 stars!

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  5. Karen says

    January 2, 2013 at 7:18 pm

    Brenda, throw it in frozen. I do that all the time!

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  6. Brenda MacKay says

    January 2, 2013 at 7:13 pm

    Can you use frozen chicken straight into the crock pot or would you recommend thawed?

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  7. Karen says

    November 17, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    anonymous, I feel like this soup is almost better as leftovers than the first day!

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  8. Anonymous says

    November 17, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    Recipe soooo good, my wife actually ate it three times in a row for dinner; this hadn't happened before. Great recipe! Thanks.

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  9. Karen says

    September 4, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    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!!

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  10. shron says

    September 1, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    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!

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  11. Anonymous says

    July 12, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    Thank you for the prompt response Karen! On my way to the store.

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  12. Karen says

    July 12, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    No, the chicken is not cooked. Makes this recipe super easy.

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  13. Anonymous says

    July 12, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    Is the chicken cooked before you put it into the slow Cooker?

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  14. Six Sisters says

    June 13, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    Oh my goodness! Delicious! Thanks for linking up with us on "Strut Your Stuff Saturday!" We hope to see you next week! -The Sisters

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  15. Stella B's Kitchen says

    June 10, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    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

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    • Sarah says

      January 25, 2021 at 10:37 am

      Do you use red or green enchilada sauce?

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