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on Jan 01, 2019, Updated Jan 25, 2020

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Quick, easy & healthy white chicken enchilada soup recipe. Made with chicken, beans & corn, you can make this delicious soup on the stove top, in the slow cooker or in your Instant Pot!

The recipe I’m sharing today is a quick, easy, and healthy white chicken enchilada soup. What I love about this soup is that you throw everything in a pan and just bake it. Yes, a baked soup! There’s no need to stand over a stove stirring when the oven can do all the work for you. Just be sure to use an oven-safe pan! This recipe was a big hit with the family and came together in a flash. I know you are going to love it.

I love this recipe, too, because it’s kind of a dump-and-go kind of recipe where you have most of the ingredients on the shelf and they are ready to use when you want to make them. Canned beans, broth, chicken, and chicken broth are easy for me to keep on hand and come together in so many different ways to make a great meal.

This soup is awesome with a side of my favorite cornbread or with your favorite topping such as sliced green onion, fresh avocado, sour cream, or hot sauce. Adding a few fresh ingredients to the top really makes this a refreshing soup.

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Tips and Tricks for Making White Chicken Enchilada Soup:

  • This soup is a great candidate for the slow cooker! Throw everything in and cook on high for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • You can substitute 2 cans of corn for frozen corn.
  • This soup freezes really well for those busy weekday nights.
  • Feel free to use any kind of beans that you like or have on hand.

How long should I cook soup in an Instant Pot?

You can throw all of the ingredients in the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes in the instant pot. You can do a quick pressure release or let it sit in the pot and do a natural pressure release, both work great. Just remove the chicken from the pot once cooked and chop it up, add it back to the soup, and adjust your seasonings to taste before serving.

How long can I freeze soup?

Freeze soup in a covered air-tight container or heavy-duty freezer bag. Properly stored, it will maintain best quality for about 4-6 months. Just thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat before serving.

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Quick, Easy, and Healthy White Chicken Enchilada Soup

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  • Author: Melissa Griffiths - Bless this Mess
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
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Quick, easy & healthy white chicken enchilada soup recipe. Made with chicken, beans & corn, you can make it on the stove top, slow cooker or your Instant Pot!

  • 2 pounds chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cans beans (small white, white kidney, and pinto are all great), drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 can diced Hatch green chilis
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, AND salt
  • Optional ideas for serving: sour cream, avocado, sliced green onions, shredded cheese, jalapeños, salsa, hot sauce

Instructions

  1. In a medium-sized, oven-safe pot or dutch oven with lid, add all but the optional ingredients and stir to combine.
  2. Place the lid on the dutch oven or pot and bake for 1 hour at 325 degrees or until the chicken is cooked through.
  3. Serve hot with optional ingredients.

Notes

  • This soup is a great candidate for the slow cooker! Throw everything in and cook on high for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • You can throw all of the ingredients in the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes in the instant pot. You can do a quick pressure release or let it sit in the pot and do a natural pressure release – both work great. Just remove the chicken from the pot once cooked, chop it up, add it back to the soup, and adjust your seasonings to taste before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stove Top, Slow Cooker, Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Here are a few other simple recipes I think you’ll love:

  • The Best Instant Pot Broccoli and Cheese Soup
  • Easy Shredded Meat and Corn Enchilada Bake
  • Healthy One Pot Quinoa Taco Casserole
  • Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup

Perfect side dishes to serve with Chicken Enchilada Soup:

  • Sour Cream Cornbread
  • Momma’s Jumbo Dinner Rolls
  • Skillet Cornbread
  • Super Simple No-Knead Bread
  • The Best Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

I know this simple white chicken enchilada soup will be a hit with your family. Enjoy from my kitchen to yours.

This recipe was first published in January 2014 and has been updated and republished in January 2019.

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FAQs

How long does soup mode take on Instant Pot? ›

Instant Pot SOUP Setting (SOUP/BROTH BUTTON)
  1. Turn the Instant Pot on, it will say OFF to indicate the Stand-By mode. ...
  2. Normal mode - 30 minutes at High pressure - recommended for soups with meat.
  3. Less mode - 20 minutes at High pressure - recommended for soups without meat.
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How do you thicken soup in the Instant Pot? ›

Just a bit of corn starch. Take a tbsp of cornstarch and mix with a tablespoon of cold water, then stir it into your sauce - make sure the sauce boils for a little bit with the cornstarch in it to activate it's thickeners, then let it cool.

What is enchilada soup made of? ›

Combine chicken breasts, black beans, chicken stock, corn, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, green chiles, onion, garlic, salt, and cumin in a multi-functional pressure cooker. Close and lock the lid. Select Stew mode and cook on high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes.

How do you make instant soup better? ›

What Can I Add to Instant Ramen To Make It Better?
  1. Switch up Your Broth. The first thing is to change up your broth. ...
  2. Add an Egg. ...
  3. Toss in Some Veggies. ...
  4. Stir in Togarashi Chili Pepper or Chili Oil. ...
  5. Add a Splash of Soy Sauce. ...
  6. Add Some Peanut Butter. ...
  7. Peruse Your Spice Cabinet. ...
  8. Butter and Brown Sugar.

How much liquid should be in a pressure cooker? ›

Add Liquid

“Jiggle top” cookers need a minimum of one cup of water, while valve cookers need at least half a cup. Put food in the cooker first, then add water. When learning how to use a pressure cooker, make sure the unit is never more than two-thirds full of liquid, so the steam has enough space to accumulate.

What does cornstarch do to soup? ›

Cornstarch, or corn flour, can be used to thicken soup through its high starch content. Cornstarch is a great thickener for soup because only a little bit is needed to significantly thicken a soup, and it will not affect the flavor profile of the soup.

Can I add milk to soup to make it creamy? ›

Milk or Half-and-Half: This is the other magical ingredient that turns your homemade chicken noodle soup into the creamiest soup ever. Use 1 cup of whole milk or 1 cup of half-and-half.

How do you thicken enchilada soup? ›

To thicken enchilada soup: The soup should have a slight thickness from the corn tortillas and the cream, but if you want it thicker, you can stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water), or mix a spoonful of cornmeal with some of the broth and add to the pot.

Why are they called divorced enchiladas? ›

They are called 'divorced' enchiladas because one is covered in green salsa and the other in red salsa! Subscribe to our free CTP download, to be kept up to date with all cookery items.

What does chicken enchiladas contain? ›

These easy chicken enchiladas feature corn tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken and cheese, topped with the best enchilada sauce, and even more cheese! They're baked until the cheese is deliciously melted and bubbly. Because they're so easy to make, I make these enchiladas about once a week.

What to eat on the side of chicken tortilla soup? ›

Check our Mexican rice, Spanish rice, cilantro rice, yellow rice, salsa verde pinto beans, slow cooker black beans, refried beans, street corn salad (esquites from elote) and street corn skillet. Also, avocado salad and black bean and corn salad. We have fried plantains, too!

What is a good side for chicken tortilla soup? ›

Chicken and tortilla soup goes well with corn tortillas, a simple side salad made from lettuce tomatoes and avocadoes. This soup is hearty enough to be a meal. If you are looking for a drink to match perhaps a glass of tamarind juice. Perhaps you can add a glass of California's sauvignon blanc to the experience.

How long does soup take to process? ›

Most soups will take 60 to 90 minutes to process in a pressure canner depending upon size (pints or quarts) and ingredients. Never can soup in half-gallon containers. Use caution to avoid packing ingredients too solidly in the jars.

How long does a soup maker take? ›

Soup makers are an all-in-one route to soup. They tend to be able to make smooth or chunky soup in between 20 to thirty minutes. Some have a sauté option that will make your soup far superior, so be sure to look out for this when choosing your model.

Why does soup take so long to cook? ›

Because, to make soup from water, bones & meat, vegetables, spices, etc. takes quite a while, of simmering, in order extract & “meld” the flavors. Not all soups take a long time, but you need to let the flavors meld to get the best results, this is why most soups taste better the second day.

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