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!

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CROCK POT CHICKEN ENCHILADA SOUP
recipe from: Dainty Chef
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 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!