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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
All the bold flavor of enchiladas in a cheesy, cozy soup—this easy recipe is ready in a flash and packed with southwest flavor.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Keyword:
chicken enchilada soup
Servings:
5
servings
Author:
Julia Pacheco
Ingredients
2
cups
cooked shredded chicken
1
white onion diced
2
tbs
olive oil
1
tsp
salt
1
tsp
cumin
1 ½
tsp
chili powder
1
tbs
minced garlic
5
cups
chicken broth
1
cup
masa
harina de maiz
2
cups
water
1
can
red enchilada sauce
¾
pound
Velveeta cheese
1
can white beans
drained and rinsed
Optional: Cheese avocado tortilla strips
tomatoes, jalapeños
Instructions
In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil followed by the diced onion.
Add in the salt, cumin, chili powder, garlic and chicken broth.
Prepare the masa by slowly pouring it into the two cups of water, whisking until smooth.
Pour in the masa, enchilada sauce and velveeta cheese.
Once at a boil, add in the cooked shredded chicken and white beans.
Simmer for 30 minutes stirring frequently.
Top with your favorite toppings!
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Nutrition
Calories:
289
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
29
g
|
Protein:
20
g
|
Fat:
11
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
6
g
|
Cholesterol:
47
mg
|
Sodium:
2134
mg
|
Potassium:
289
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
8
g
|
Vitamin A:
827
IU
|
Vitamin C:
4
mg
|
Calcium:
64
mg
|
Iron:
4
mg