Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

Last updated on October 10th, 2018 at 07:18 pm

This Chicken Enchilada Soup is loaded with shredded chicken, black beans and corn and topped with your favorite fixings! This creamy, cheesy and hearty Enchilada Soup is made entirely in the slow cooker!

I love quick and easy dinner recipes, especially the ones that only take a few minutes to prep. This Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup is the perfect hearty meal for a busy weeknight. Just dump all the ingredients into your crock pot and let it do it’s magic! A delicious dinner will be waiting for you after a long and busy day.

Many years ago, my husband introduced me to Chili’s Chicken Enchilada Soup. I must admit, I was hooked immediately. This easy crock pot soup is my homemade version of the famous Chili’s soup. It has all the same delicious flavors but is made without the processed cheese! That to me is a big plus!

This easy chicken soup recipe is super tasty, a bit spicy and gets its rich and thick consistency from the use of Masa Harina.

What is Masa Harina?

• Masa is a soft flour made from ground dried corn that has been cooked and soaked in a diluted solution of “limewater” (calcium hydroxide). This alkaline solution is what gives masa it’s distinct light sour flavor. Masa is the main ingredient in corn tortillas and tamales.
• You can find Masa harina in most supermarkets these days. This one is the one I usually buy at my local supermarket.
• If you cannot find masa harina, use corn tortillas instead. Add corn tortillas into a food processor and break them down as finely as possible. Just like in this Chicken Tortilla Soup, they will dissolve in the soup adding the most delicious authentic Mexican flavor and a rich thickness to the soup.

To make this simple Mexican Chicken Soup, whisk the masa harina and water in a small bowl. Try to get rid of all the lumps. This will guarantee a smooth and creamy soup. Place the rest of the ingredients in the slow cooker. Add the masa harina mixture and stir to combine. Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours. Shred the chicken with two forks and serve! Try not to skip on the toppings! They always make dinner tastier and fun!

Kathy’s Notes

• I use Mild Enchilada Sauce for this easy soup recipe. Although we love spicy foods, I find the medium and spicy enchilada sauce to be way too spicy for our taste.
• Need quick and easy dinner ideas made in the crock pot?
  Potato Corn Chowder
  Creamy Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup
  Slow Cooker Carnitas
  Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork
• You can use homemade chicken stock or store bought. Here’s my recipe for Basic Chicken Stock. Homemade is always best and has the best flavor. Make it in big batches and freeze it for later use!

THINGS YOU MAY NEED

Slow Cooker
Slow Cooker 2
Stewed Tomatoes
Enchilada Sauce

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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

4 hrs

Total Time

4 hrs 10 mins

 

This Chicken Enchilada Soup is loaded with shredded chicken, black beans and corn and topped with your favorite fixings! This creamy, cheesy and hearty Enchilada Soup is made entirely in the slow cooker!

Course: lunch, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: Mexican, Tex Mex

Keyword: Chicken Enchilada Soup, Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 541 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 1 cup masa harina
• 2 cups water
• 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breast
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (19-ounces) can red enchilada sauce (mild)*
• 1 (14.5 ounces) can stewed tomatoes**
• 5 cups chicken stock (homemade or store bought)
• 1 (14 ounces) can black beans
• 1 (14 ounces) can corn kernels, drained (or frozen corn if you prefer)
• 16 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1-2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (optional)

Toppings (optional)

• Shredded cheese, tortilla chips, chopped onions, sour cream, chopped cilantro.

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk the masa harina with 2 cups of water until well combined making sure you don't have any lumps. Set aside.

2. Place the chicken breast at the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper over the chicken breast. 

3. Add the onions, garlic, enchilada sauce, stewed tomatoes, chicken stock,  the masa harina mixture, black beans and corn to the slow cooker.  

4. Stir, cover and cook on LOW for 6 - 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours.

5. Remove the lid and shred the chicken with two forks. Add the cheese and mix well until all the cheese has melted. Check for seasoning. Add chopped cilantro (optional) and mix well.
   Serve warm with your choice of toppings.

   
   

Recipe Notes

* Get the mild enchilada sauce unless you can handle "fuego" type heat.

**Use Mexican recipe stewed tomatoes, if available. Otherwise original recipe is fine. If you can't find stewed tomatoes you can use crushed tomatoes instead.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary depending on the brand of ingredients used. 

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