About the Recipe
Some days you want a delicious, satisfying meal without spending your entire Saturday in the kitchen — and this Lazy Saturday Chicken Enchilada Soup was made for exactly those days. Just toss everything into the slow cooker, walk away, and let it do all the work while you actually enjoy your weekend.
The secret to this soup's incredible depth of flavor is in the ingredients. Rotisserie chicken keeps things simple without sacrificing any taste, while roasted frozen corn adds a subtle sweetness that plays beautifully against the tangy green salsa. White beans give it a hearty, satisfying body, and a generous scoop of cream cheese melts into the broth to create something silky, velvety, and completely irresistible.
The toppings are where you get to have a little fun. Pile on the tortilla strips for crunch, a generous handful of shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream — or go all in with everything. No judgment here.
This one is warm, cozy, and exactly what a lazy Saturday should taste like. Add it to your weekend rotation and thank yourself later.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
2 15 oz. cans white beans, drained and rinsed
1 4 oz. can fire-roasted green chilis
1 cup of frozen corn (I strongly suggest using fire-roasted corn)
1 (12 oz) jar salsa verde or green enchilada sauce
1 cup salsa picante (such as Trader Joe's Salsa Autentica)
4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt and pepper
4-5 cups of chicken broth (add more for a soupier consistency)
1 cup shredded cheese
Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla strips or chips, red onions,
Instructions
Step 1
In a slow cooker, add all ingredients except 1 cup shredded cheese.
Step 2
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
Step 3
Halfway through cooking, add the cheese and stir to combine until all the cheese has melted.
Step 4
Pour the soup into bowls and add your choice of toppings.
Notes
Add some spice - For those who love a spicy kick, pour your favorite hot sauce over the soup along with your chosen toppings.
Pair with warm cornbread - In our home, we absolutely love cornbread. Keep your Saturday relaxed by preparing a boxed mix such as Krusteaz Honey Cornbread, topped with salty butter and a drizzle of honey.
