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Top view of two bowls of Cafe Zupas Chicken Enchilada Chili. Limes, cilantro and tortilla chips for garnish.
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Chicken Enchilada Chili (Easy Cafe Zupas Copycat Recipe)

You have got to try our crock pot version of Cafe Zupas Chicken Enchilada Chili! It's loaded with seasoned chicken, beans, and corn in a creamy, slightly spicy, soup.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican/Spanish
Keyword: Chicken Enchilada Chili
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 281kcal
Author: Emily Walker

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce It is especially good with our Homemade Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 cup green enchilada sauce
  • 1 (22.6 ounce)can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 (10-ounce) RO*TEL diced tomatoes & Green Chilies
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream

Toppings

  • tortilla strips
  • sour cream
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • cilantro
  • sliced avocado

Instructions

  • In a large slow cooker, add the chicken breasts and both kinds of enchilada sauce.
    Chicken with two different enchilada sauce in crock post
  • Cook for approximately 3 hours on high, until the chicken is cooked and will shred into the sauce.
    Shredded chicken in crockpot
  • After shredding the chicken, add all remaining soup ingredients except the sour cream. Cook for 1 more hour.
    Spices in slow cooker
  • Turn off the heat. Whisk in the sour cream.
    Cooked cafe zupas in crock pot with sour cream on side
  • Serve in individual bowl and garnish with toppings of choice.
    Cafe Zupas Chicken Enchilada Chili in bowl with lime, cheese, avocado, cilantro and sour cream on side.

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Notes

  • You can use our homemade red enchilada sauce in this recipe-it makes the soup especially good. 
  • Check the expiration date on dry spices and seasonings. Make sure they are fresh so they will give flavor to the chili. 
  • If you don't have time for the slow cooker, you can make this recipe on the stovetop with an easy shortcut. Buy a rotisserie chicken at your local grocery store and shred the meat. Add it to a large pot on the stovetop along with the enchilada sauces. Bring to a boil. Add remaining ingredients except the sour cream and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Stir in sour cream and serve. 

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1710mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2175IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 1.7mg