Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup is a rich Tex-Mex soup made with shredded chicken, red enchilada sauce, beans, corn, and melted cheese for a comforting one-pot meal.
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
3 cups chicken broth
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion until soft, then add garlic.
Stir in enchilada sauce, broth, tomatoes, beans, corn, and seasonings.
Add shredded chicken and simmer 10–15 minutes.
Stir in cream cheese until fully melted.
Add shredded cheese and stir until smooth.
Adjust seasoning and serve hot.