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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Recipes » Chicken Recipes » Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken Enchilada Soup

    Published: Oct 15, 2018 · Modified: Aug 12, 2021 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken Enchilada Soup

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    Isn't is funny how sometimes the simplest recipes that come from ingredients you already have on hand can actually become family favorites? This Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken Enchilada Soup is one of those recipes sure to become a staple in your house!

    slow cooker spicy chicken enchilada soup in white bowls topped with tortilla strips and cilantro

    It seems like I never make my soups and chilis the same way twice so here I am sharing yet another version with you. I started out calling this a chili because it's a little thicker than a soup and also had beans. But the idea and the flavors probably better fit the idea of a soup! Either way it's super easy to throw together and you could add any number of veggies or beans to customize it. I love the nice juicy chunks of chicken and tomatoes not to mention the crunchy tortilla strips to top it all off. You just can't go wrong with this Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken Enchilada Soup no matter what you call it.Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili-4

    I always find myself coming back to these types of recipes when I'm feeling too tired to "cook" or make a big mess. It always saves us from going out to eat and they often turn out to be some of our favorite meals.

    What is in enchilada soup?

    Pretty much all of the things you would expect to find in enchiladas, but just in a soup format. In this case we are going with chicken!
    • chicken breasts can go in whole and then you can simply shred. Or chop if you prefer the texture and have a few extra minutes
    • enchilada sauce - make sure to use your favorite since this will form the base flavors. You can go with homemade or your favorite jarred brand (mine is Trader Joe's!)
    • canned tomatoes make it easy (they are already balanced and peeled)
    • a poblando pepper for flavor and freshness
    • tortilla strips - homemade are great and I've included the recipe below. But in a pinch, I also love these.
    I think this is just one of the reasons I love my slow cooker so much. It lets me put together a dinner out of what we have in the fridge and pantry and still feel good about the meal I'm feeding my family.
    slow cooker spicy chicken enchilada soup in white bowls topped with tortilla strips and cilantroPlus...I'm pretty much a fan of anything that can be topped off with sour cream and cheese! What's a favorite meal you've made for your family with stuff you've had on hand? What do you like to throw in the slow cooker on super busy days?
    I always find myself coming back to these types of recipes when I'm feeling too tired to "cook" or make a big mess. It always saves us from going out to eat and they often turn out to be some of our favorite meals.
    slow cooker spicy chicken enchilada soup in white bowls topped with tortilla strips and cilantro

    Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken Enchilada Soup

    Jennifer Draper
    Isn't is funny how sometimes the simplest recipes that come from ingredients you already have on hand can actually become family favorites? This Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken Enchilada Soup is one of those recipes sure to become a staple in your house!
    4.17 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 6 hrs 20 mins
    Total Time 6 hrs 30 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 316 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For soup:

    • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
    • 28 ounces whole peeled tomatoes
    • 10 ounces enchilada sauce
    • 15 ounces white beans (I used navy beans)
    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • 1 poblano pepper (seeded and diced)
    • 1 tablespoon homemade taco seasoning

    For tortilla strips:

    • 6 corn tortillas
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (I used roasted garlic powder)

    Optional Toppings:

    • chopped cilantro
    • shredded cheddar cheese
    • sour cream

    Instructions
     

    For soup:

    • Place soup ingredients in slow cooker
    • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8
    • Using forks or a potato masher mash the tomatoes into smaller pieces and shred chicken

    For tortilla strips:

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees
    • Stack tortillas and cut into thin strips
    • Toss with olive oil and garlic powder
    • Place in single layer on baking sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes until crispy and starting to brown

    To serve:

    • Serve chili in bowl topped with tortilla strips as well as cheese, cilantro and sour cream or as desired

    Nutrition

    Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 27gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 748mgPotassium: 1048mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 605IUVitamin C: 30.3mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 4.9mg
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    1. Marina says

      November 30, 2020 at 2:14 am

      5 stars
      I feel silly because your blog is about slowcooker but I dont have one, so can I use instant pot instead?
      Btw, love your ingredients format, easy to print out and use as a shopping list.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        December 01, 2020 at 12:47 pm

        Some of my recipes have the conversions and I have some additional Instant Pot recipes on my site. But I also have another site with lots of Instant Pot recipes at garnishedplate.com!

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