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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

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This recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup is super easy to get cooking in the morning and will warm you up on those cold winter days!  It’s ultra creamy without the addition of dairy, thanks to the addition of a can of refried beans.  Make it spicy with a can of hot enchilada sauce or for those weaklings (like me) just use mild.  My favorite part is to top with cilantro and avocado for some added flavor.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup–all the flavors of chicken enchiladas in a bowl of soup. The soup is thickened up with a can of refried beans instead of dairy…this soup can be made dairy free if you want it to be. This version is made in your slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

I love enchiladas but sometimes I don’t want to go through all the steps of making them. I’d rather throw everything into a pot and turn it on and walk away. That’s where this recipe for slow cooker chicken enchilada soup comes in. It’s one of those throw-everything-in kind of recipes. It takes only about 10 minutes to get it going.

I love serving this soup with a dollop of sour cream and tortillas chips crunched up on top. Major bonus if I have an avocado in the house and I can put a few avocado slices on top.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours on low
  • Total Time: -25841751.616667 minute
  • Yield: 7 1/2 cups
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Slow Cooker
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Description

All the flavors of chicken enchiladas in a bowl of soup. The soup is thickened up with a can of refried beans instead of dairy…this soup can be made dairy free if you want it to be. This version is made in your slow cooker.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
  • 1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce (mild, medium or hot…whatever you like)
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (frozen is fine, just cook 2 hours longer)
  • 1 (16 oz) can refried beans
  • 4 oz cream cheese (optional)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, grated cheddar, tortilla or corn chips

Instructions

1.  Add broth, beans, corn, chiles, enchilada sauce, tomatoes, cumin, and chicken to the slow cooker.  Give a quick stir.
2.  Cover and cook on LOW for about 6 hours, or until chicken is cooked and tender.
3.  Remove the chicken and shred.  Stir refried beans and cream cheese (if wanted) into the hot soup until creamy.  Add chicken back into the slow cooker.
4.  Salt and pepper to taste.
5.  Ladle into servings bowls and top with individual toppings.

Notes

I used my 6 quart slow cooker for this recipe.

 

Comments

  1. I made this soup today. Didn’t have black beans so I skipped that, also didn’t add cream cheese. But wow, delicious! I will be making this again. Thank you!

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  3. Made this for my family this week. Followed your recipe exactly and topped it with diced avocado, shredded sharp cheddar, cilantro, green onions, and freshly fried corn tortilla strips. Huge hit in our home. That addition of refried beans at the end is perfect! Never would have thought of that.

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  4. This was an excellent and easy recipe. Thanks so much! It’s in our family’s regular rotation now. Sooooo yummy!!!

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  8. Amazing recipe! I was looking for something that would be easy for a vacation home meal (nearest store is an hour away) and this was perfect. I went with the mild enchilada sauce and would definitely kick it up a notch to medium. No leftovers in this home. Thank you, thank you thank you!!!

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  13. I made this on Friday…it is so delicious. I add diced avocado, sour cream, cilantro and crunched up tortilla chips after I've spooned it into my bowl. Thank you for such a quick, easy and delicious recipe. I haven't used my crock pot much in the past. You've helped me see that it is a great kitchen tool! Can't wait to try another recipe.

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