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Chicken Enchilada Soup with Zucchini

This flavorful chicken enchilada soup with zucchini is an easy one-pot meal packed with shredded chicken, fire-roasted tomatoes, and hearty vegetables. Creamed corn and red enchilada sauce add richness and depth, while fresh zucchini keeps it light. Perfect for busy weeknights and great as leftovers.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer Recipes, Main Dishes, Soup Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken, mexican, soup, tortilla, viral
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Equipment

  • Stock Pot

Ingredients

Soup Ingredients

  • 14.5 oz fire roasted diced tomatoes (do not drain)
  • 14.5 oz creamed corn (do not drain)
  • 10 oz red enchilada sauce
  • 1 medium zucchini sliced and quartered
  • 4 oz. chopped green chilies
  • 3.5 cups shredded chicken cooked
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion diced

Seasonings

  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper

Serving Soup With

  • sour cream
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • sliced avocado
  • tortilla chips

Instructions

  • In a large stockpot, add fire-roasted tomatoes, creamed corn, enchilada sauce, zucchini, green chilies, shredded chicken, chicken broth, and diced onion.
  • Stir in minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Heat over medium-high until the soup begins to boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking for 20 to 30 minutes, or until zucchini is fork-tender.
  • Serve hot and top with your favorite garnishes like sour cream, cheese, avocado, cilantro, and tortilla chips.

Notes

  • You can prep this soup ahead of time and reheat throughout the week—it tastes even better the next day.
  • If freezing, let the soup cool completely and store in airtight containers. Leave out fresh toppings until ready to serve.
  • Feel free to add black beans or a squeeze of lime juice for extra flavor variation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 1390mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 674IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg