Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup
I live in Utah where winters are typically filled with snow….feet of snow. Well this year, it has only snowed a handful of times, only to have it quickly melt away. The weather this winter reminds me of spring in Utah. It is really weird. I can’t complain, because I am not a huge fan of the snow, but it is still really weird.It snowed here last week. The moment I saw the snow, I knew it would be a warm soup day. I searched for the perfect soup I wanted to make, and you know what, I picked a winner! This soup may be my new favorite soup, and that is saying a lot! I LOVE this soup! It is jam packed with flavor and great stuff. MMM…. I know you are going to love it to!
CROCK POT CHICKEN ENCHILADA SOUP
recipe from: Dainty Chef
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
½ cup chicken broth2 cups milk
1 can (15 ounce) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14.5 ounce) Rotel diced tomatoes and jalapenos
1 package (10 ounce) frozen corn
½ cup onion, chopped
½ cup bell pepper, diced
1 can (10 ounce) Enchilada sauce
2 whole chicken breasts
1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in flour; keep stirring until smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat and add the chicken broth and ½ cup milk, a little at a time, stirring to keep smooth. Return to heat. Bring sauce to a gentle boil; cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens. In a large bowl, whisk together the enchilada sauce and chicken broth mixture . Gradually whisk in remaining milk until smooth. Set aside.In a crockpot, combine drained beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, and bell pepper. Place the chicken breasts on top of the mixture. Pour sauce mixture over ingredients in cooker. Cover; cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. When you are ready to serve, remove chicken and cut or shred into bite-sized pieces. Add chicken back into the soup, mix together. Top with cheese and serve. I topped ours with slices of avocado, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips.
Enjoy!
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Jenny @ Simcoe Street
This looks delicious!Jennywww.simcoestreet.blogspot.com
Nicola
Looks fantastic and sounds great for warming up on a winter's day. Thanks for sharing!
Amber - Binkertation
thank you thank you - I use my crockpot every Thursday and this is going on the menu!
MommaMary
One of my favorite soups!
iSavortheWeekend
Mercy, this looks delicioso!! A true keeper since my whole family loves enchiladas. thanks for sharing!
rholliday
does anyone know of a good milk substitute, that would not add an odd flavor? my son is recently off dairy, but this looks like something we would all love.
Keely
@ rholliday,
My son too has a milk sensitivity (no dairy for him!). I have found the unsweetened almond milk works GREAT in recipes. I actually use it in everything, from muffins to soup! Rice milk is okay, but it's pretty sweet, so it can change the taste of your recipe a bit. Soy is an option, but I personally stay away from soy. Good luck!
CurlyGirlMom
Okay, I think I'm going to make this this week, however, I have a question. The recipe calls for 2 cups of milk. The directions only say what to do with a 1/2 cup of it. Am I adding it 1/2 cup at a time? Is it only supposed to be 1/2 cup total? Or is there some part of the directions missing? Thanks for your help! :)
Chef in Training
You add it at the end of the first paragraph. After you whisk the enchilada sauce and chicken broth mixture (which contains the 1/2 cup milk) together, you gradually add in the rest of the milk to it. I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any more questions!
Shannah @ Just Us Four
Love hearty crockpot dishes! This sounds fantastic.
Aimee
One of my favorite soups is a taco soup, so I'm sure I would love this. Will have to try soon. Thanks.lmld.org
Krissy
So glad you enjoyed it, it is definitely one of our favorites as well! I recently found your site via Pinterest, and can't wait to try out some of your recipes :)
aggieam01
oh my gosh, this looks completely amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this...can't wait to try it. I think my husband will love it!
Gleeful
I am always looking for good slow cooker recipes. This looks delicious and I can't wait to try it. I just found your blog and I'm so glad I did! I'm looking forward to going through your other recipes. I'm your newest follower!
Lindsey Lea B
This is super yummy! Thanks for solving my "whats for supper" mystery :)
Lindsey Lea B
This is super yummy! Thanks for solving my "whats for supper" mystery :)
Katie
This looks amazing! I am going to make it right away! Thanks for the great recipe!
Granna C
I haven't tried it but as I think about all the milk substitutes I would try rice milk or just use extra chicken broth.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers
This soup looks fantastic! I love Enchilada soup and made in a crockpot is perfect!!
Anonymous
This was delicious. My kids loved it. I used green enchilada sauce and added a dash of chili powder at the end for a kick. Thanks for a winning recipe!
Cindy
I too live in Utah and have loved the mild weather. But it's snowing right now and looks to be a soup day tomorrow. Looks delicious. Thanks for sharing.
Laura
Looks great! Just pinned it- thanks for sharing!
Laura
Has anyone ever tried this with ground beef? I have all other ingredients on hand, but no chicken! :(
Sugarr2518
This looks and sounds soo yummy!
823
how big of a crock pot do you need?
Mrs. Krambeck
I just use extra chicken broth :) I have made this many ways and never used milk, it tastes great anyways :)
Anonymous
YUMMY! Quick question...can you just use tomatoes w/out jalapenos? (can't do spicy unfortunantley)can't wait to try it. Thanks.tammy.anderson@comcast.net
Granny Enchanted
Thanks for this wonderful recipe! I highlighted it in one of my directories.
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor
Wanted you to know that this recipe looks amazing. I just put together a round-up of great cooler weather soups & stews for slow cookers and had to include this! Hope you can stop by! http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/09/twenty-slow-cooker-soups-perfect-for.html
Thanks for all the time you put into this great site!
{HUGS},
kristi
Olya
How many people does this serve?? I'm supposed to make soup for 12 people and not sure if this is enough or if I should double the recipe..
Michelle
I tried this and loved it, but added cilantro and it made it! Thanks!
Krystal
Yummy! I made this for dinner. Thanks for the recipe!
Liz
I prepared this soup recipe tonight and it was delicious! It is definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing!
Kay
How many servings does the recipe make?
Kelsey
How many does this serve? We're trying to make it in bulk for a gathering this weekend!
dawn j
i decided to leave a review/comment on this recipe after finishing my second bowl of the evening. this soup is delicious! the chicken is super moist and there's a great kick to it that left a nice burn on my lips. i topped it with a dollop of sour cream, finely grated cheddar, and strips of tortilla chips. can't wait for my partner to come home and try this, he's going to love it!
Jasmine
I tried this recipe tonight. Mmmm! I used leftover Cafe Rio chicken in this recipe. Salt, pepper, and a little garlic powder and cumin.
Tammy
Yummo! Is it spicy w/the rotel tomatoes and jalapenos?
Brittany
This is amazing! So simple but so good. It's perfect to take for lunch, keeps me full for the afternoon!
tara
Very yummie! ! I used a boneless pork roast. I cut it in cubes prior to cooking. Very very good! I will make this again!
isabel
Cooked or uncooked chicken breasts?
Monica
This looks delish! I just bought a new crockpot since my other one died. I normally just cook pot roast in it but since I have been on Pinterest, I have come across many recipes. This one looks like a crowd winner. I will definitely be making this in the next few weeks.
Cheryl
Hi Nikki,
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I made it for last night's dinner and it was a hit!
Blessings,
Cheryl
Miranda
I made this soup today and it was fantastic! Thank you for the recipe!
Kelly
I only have boneless, skinless chicken breast can I still use the crock pot to make the soup?
Lori
Love all of your recipes!
Christy
i made this (minus the bell pepper) and it was amazing!! My kids loved it and put it on their favorites list. Thanks!!
Rachel C
This recipe is soooo good! I'm making it for the second time as we speak. The first time, we had leftovers for days and I craved it!
Seriously! It will always be a go-to in our household!