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September 16, 2025
Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe
Chicken enchilada soup copies beloved local restaurant favorites that families absolutely love for comfort food satisfaction with authentic enchilada flavors and creamy textures. This restaurant-inspired recipe brings professional kitchen techniques to home cooking while maintaining familiar enchilada taste profiles. The copycat approach ensures restaurant-quality results at home.
This chicken enchilada soup is a copy of a favorite served at a local restaurant. My family loves it! Serve soup in bowls garnished with shredded Cheddar or Jack cheese and crumbled tortilla chips.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup diced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 quart chicken broth
3 cups water
1 cup masa harina
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup enchilada sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
Directions
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts in hot oil until well browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Cook and stir onion and garlic in drippings in the same pot until onions are translucent. Pour in chicken broth.
Whisk together 2 cups water and masa harina in a medium bowl until well blended; pour into the pot. Stir in Cheddar cheese, enchilada sauce, remaining 1 cup water, salt, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil.
Shred cooked chicken and add it to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 290 | Calories |
| 16g | Fat |
| 14g | Carbs |
| 22g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 290 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 16g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 43% |
| Cholesterol 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium 512mg | 22% |
| Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin C 4mg | 5% |
| Calcium 242mg | 19% |
| Iron 2mg | 11% |
| Potassium 284mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
