Healthy Enchilada Soup

With simple ingredients, this cozy and healthy enchilada soup makes the perfect comfort food on those chilly evenings!

Prep:
10
minutes
Cook:
40
minutes
TOtal:
50
minutes

Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs. chicken, diced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 bell peppers, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 pkg. low-sodium taco seasoning mix
  • 10 oz. red enchilada sauce
  • 10 oz. diced tomatoes (with chilis optional)
  • 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 oz. light cream cheese
  • Optional: shredded cheese, scallions, cilantro

Instructions

  • In a large pot or dutch oven, cook the chicken in 2 Tbsp. of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Then, set aside.
  • In the same pot, sauté the onion, peppers, and garlic for 4-7 minutes over medium heat. Next, add the taco seasoning, red enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Stir. Then, cover and allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken and cream cheese. Garnish with shredded cheese, scallions, and/or cilantro.