Chicken Enchilada Soup

Chicken enchiladas meet the crockpot!  I love Mexican, especially enchiladas - here is a fun recipe that turns them into a soup which helps cut down on pp. The original recipe comes from Skinnytaste with just a few modifications.  This is a great recipe to throw in the crockpot and before you know it you have dinner on the table!

Servings:  6

Size:  1 ½ cups soup

Points Plus: 7pp

Level of Difficulty:  Easy

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 4-6 hours in the crockpot

Ingredient List:

2 tsp. olive oil

½ cup onion, chopped

3 cups chicken broth, low sodium, fat-free

8 oz. can tomato sauce

1-2 tsp. chipotle chili in adobo sauce

1 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained

14.5 oz. can petite diced tomatoes

2 cups frozen corn

1 tsp. cumin

½ tsp. dried oregano

2 8 oz. chicken breasts, skinless, boneless

¼ cup scallions, chopped

¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese, reduced-fat

¼ cup cilantro, chopped

Directions:

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.  Add the onion and saute for 3-4 minutes or until tender.  Pour in the chicken broth, tomato sauce and chipotle adobo sauce and mix throughly.  Bring the mixture to a boil and then remove from heat.  Carefully pour or ladle this mixture into your crockpot. Add the drained can of beans, diced tomatoes, corn, cumin and oregano and stir until the enchilada sauce mixture is combined.  Finally add the chicken breasts and cover.  Set your crockpot to cook on high for 2 hours and then reduce the temperature to low for the remaining 2 1/2 - 3 hours.  Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove and shred with forks.  Put the shredded chicken back into the crockpot and cook on low an addtional 30 minutes.  Serve with a chopped scallions and cilantro on top and 2 Tbsp. of cheese per serving!

Tip:
Want to know a super fun tip on how to pour hot liquid without risking it splashing all over and making a huge mess???  When pouring, flip your soup ladle so back of the ladle is facing up and pour the liquid directly onto the back of the ladle.  The liquid will follow the curves of the ladle and will easily pour this way. This also works with a big spoon too!

XOXO Megan