crock pot chicken enchilada soup

Name: Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 - onion, chopped; 4 - frozen chicken breasts (flash frozen in bag); 1 can(s) petite diced tomatoes (14.5 oz); 2 can(s) chopped mild green chilé peppers (4 oz each); 1 can(s) mild red enchilada sauce (20 oz); 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 can(s) chicken broth (14.5 oz); 1 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1 teaspoon(s) chili powder; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1 - bay leaf; 1 can(s) corn, drained (15 oz); 1 bunch(es) cilantro, chopped

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Tanya Alley

Martinsville, VA

Updated on Dec 11, 2016

I found this recipe online a couple of years ago and it is definitely a favorite! Perfect on a cold winter day and couldn't be simpler to prepare. You can also use hot chilé peppers and enchilada sauce if you like more heat. Hope you enjoy!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 8 Hr 30 Min

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 - onion, chopped
4 - frozen chicken breasts (flash frozen in bag)
1 can petite diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
2 cans chopped mild green chilé peppers (4 oz each)
1 can mild red enchilada sauce (20 oz)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can chicken broth (14.5 oz)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 - bay leaf
1 can corn, drained (15 oz)
1 bunch cilantro, chopped

How To Make crock pot chicken enchilada soup

Step 1

Place the chopped onion in the bottom of the crock pot.

Step 2

Layer the chicken breasts on top of the onions.
Step 3

Add the diced tomatoes and their juice, green chilés, enchilada sauce, garlic, chicken broth, spices and bay leaf.
Step 4

Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Step 5

Remove bay leaf .
Step 6

Remove chicken to a plate and shred with two forks then return it to the crock pot.
Step 7

Stir in corn and continue to heat until the corn is hot.
Step 8

Add a handful of chopped cilantro.
Step 9

Serving suggestion: serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, shredded Parmesan cheese, sour cream, avocado slices and tortilla chips.
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