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Cozy Slow Cooker Enchilada Soup for Halloween

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A warm, slightly spicy enchilada soup made in the slow cooker, perfect for Halloween night when you need a hands-off dinner that handles itself. This hearty soup is packed with chicken, black beans, corn, and classic enchilada flavors, and it’s designed to sit on warm for hours without drying out.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 28 oz can red enchilada sauce
  • 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained)
  • 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz can corn, drained
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For toppings: shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Scatter the diced onion and minced garlic over the chicken.
  3. Pour in the enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained black beans, and drained corn. Do not drain the tomatoes.
  4. Add the chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  6. Remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the soup and stir.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or a squeeze of lime juice if desired.
  8. Ladle into bowls and serve with desired toppings.

Notes

For a thicker soup, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir in 30 minutes before serving. To make it vegetarian, use vegetable broth and add an extra can of beans or cubed sweet potato. The soup freezes well for up to 3 months.

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