Craving enchiladas minus the work? This easy Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe is for YOU! With simple shortcuts like a rotisserie chicken and creamy soup base, your cozy homemade soup will be done in a flash!
Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe
Today we’re going to transform your favorite creamy chicken enchiladas… into an incredibly rich and creamy chicken enchilada soup!
Trust me, this decadent soup is what chilly nights were made for… and it’s 100% restaurant worthy!
Blossom writes: "This is such a hit. I am asked to make this for every family gathering and my hubby always asks for it any day of the week."
All the magic starts with a creamy chicken soup base. Then we add in a flavor-packed rotisserie chicken for a quick and delicious protein boost!
Finally, you toss in the magic blend of seasonings… including some taste bud squealing green chilies and peppers that will make your mouth sing with delight!
Believe me, with so much fabulous flavor, you can bet this Mexican chicken soup is going to make you some fast friends in the kitchen tonight!
Just like when you make this tasty Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup, quick and easy Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup, or my viral Slow Cooker Taco Soup Recipe.
Plus, thanks to some simple shortcuts, this soup delivers big time flavors with hardly any effort. In fact, there’s hardly any prep required.
Then you just toss everything in your pot and wait 30 minutes or less for your soup to be hot and ready!
That makes this rich and creamy (and seriously dreamy) soup one of the Best Fall Soup Recipes for busy weeknights!
So what are you waiting for? Your new favorite green enchilada chicken soup awaits…
Enchilada Soup Ingredients
It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST 6 can chicken enchilada soup!
Here’s what you’ll need to make yours…
- Shredded Rotisserie Chicken – An easy shortcut to enhance the flavor of your green enchilada soup.
- Cream of Chicken Soup – This creates the base for your soup.
- Evaporated Milk – Adds extra creaminess to your soup.
- Diced Green Chiles – Adds fresh and tangy flavor.
- Jalapeño Peppers – For a perfect pop of sweet and spicy flavor.
Plus, your easy enchilada soup seasonings…
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Onion & Garlic Powder
- Salt & Pepper
- Bay Leaf
For shredding your Rotisserie Chicken, check out these 4 easy tricks for How to Shred Meat fast!
Like so many of my Easy Soup Recipes, you’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Dutch Oven to get the job done.
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Mexican Food Recipes like this easy chicken enchilada soup recipe are so simple to prepare.
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Add all of your ingredients to your Dutch Oven.
2. Stir everything well, then cover with lid and cook.
3. Keep stirring occasionally as your enchilada soup cooks.
4. Once done, serve it up and Enjoy!
That’s it. It really is that easy to make this chicken chili enchilada soup!!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Enchilada Soup Toppings
Now this creamy chicken enchilada soup recipe is a dream all by itself, but if you want to take it to the next gourmet level, you can load it up with some tasty toppings, too!
Here are some delicious toppings for your soup…
- Avocado or my Easy Guacamole Recipe
- Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- Cilantro
- Green Onions
- Mini Tortilla Strips
- Sour Cream
The options really are endless… and all ridiculously delicious!
What To Serve With Chicken Enchilada Soup
So what should you serve alongside your amazing bowl of delicious, gourmet chicken enchilada soup?
One Pot Chicken Meals like this are so versatile… so you really have a lot of different Dinner Sides you can choose from!
To start, you can’t go wrong with warm tortilla chips or nachos topped with this Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipe.
Next, add a side of black beans, pinto beans or refried beans alongside this lovely Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe.
Then finally, serve up some fresh Cornbread Muffins, hot biscuits or dinner rolls topped with this heavenly Cinnamon Honey Butter! YUM!!
Enchilada Variations
Want to change things up a bit? Go for it!
I know you’ll also love this tasty Crockpot Chicken with Enchilada Sauce and these crowd-pleasing Ground Beef Enchiladas!
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this creamy chicken green enchilada soup…
One reader writes: “Love it, easy and cozy!”
Miri writes: “So creamy and super delicious”
Kim writes: “We love this so much!! So good and comforting!”
Kathy writes: “Easy and delicious!”
Rebecca writes: “Wonderful recipe”
Nella writes: “Yummy”
Cindy writes: “So delicious! A great comforting soup to make”
Kyla writes: “Absolutely incredible!”
Pat writes: “Delicious. It’s so creamy!”
Tara writes: “Sooo delicious!!”
Elena writes: “Really amazing!!! Love its creaminess!!!!”
Cindy writes: “Cozy and delicious!”
Grace writes: “Sooo sooo good!!!”
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Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded Rotisserie Cooked Chicken (about 1 whole medium sized chicken)
- 3 cans Campbell’s Cream of Chicken Soup (10.5 ounce cans)
- 12 ounces Evaporated Milk (1 can)
- 4 ounces Diced Green Chiles (1 can)
- 2 ounces Diced Jalapenos (1/2 of 4 ounce can)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Coriander
- 3 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Bay Leaf
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Preheat 5-6 quart Dutch Oven on stove at Medium heat.
- After dutch oven has warmed up, add Chicken, Cream of Chicken Soup, Evaporated Milk, Green Chiles, Diced Jalapenos, Cumin, Coriander, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Salt and Pepper.
- Stir well, then add Bay Leaf
- Let soup simmer for 20 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Remove Bay Leaf prior to serving, then top with Sour Cream, Cheese, mini Tortilla Strips and Green Onions, and ENJOY!
Notes
- Optional Garnishes: Top with Sour Cream, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Mini Tortilla Strips and Chopped Green Onions.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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Color, Texture and that creaminess looks tempting and complete 10/10 for the food photography. I would love to try this recipe for sure as my mother loves it. Do you have any YouTube channel, as she is asking for it. Thanks again.
Thanks so much, Sarah! You can find my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/frugalgirls
This is such a hit. I am asked to make this for every family gathering and my hubby always asks for it any day of the week. I love adding white wine while sweating the veggies. Adds a little umph. Still perfect
I’m so glad to hear you’ve got this soup on repeat! 🙂