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Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup with Rice

35 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$17.00600 cal · 44g protein

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken breasts1ΒΌ lb
  • yellow onion1 count
  • garlic3 cloves
  • red enchilada sauce1 can
  • black beans1 can
  • frozen corn1 cup
  • chicken broth3 cups
  • cream cheese4 oz
  • shredded Mexican cheese1 cup
  • long-grain white rice1 cup
  • olive oil2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Start the rice according to package directions.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a large pot and cook diced onion and garlic 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add enchilada sauce, broth, drained beans, corn and the whole chicken breasts. Simmer, covered, 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

  4. 4

    Remove and shred the chicken, then return it to the pot.

  5. 5

    Stir in cream cheese and half the shredded cheese until melted.

  6. 6

    Serve over a scoop of rice with the remaining cheese on top.

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