Skinny Chicken Enchilada Soup

A creamy, cozy, flavor-packed soup loaded with tender chicken, beans, tomatoes, enchilada spices, and light cheese — one of the most trending Weight Watchers recipes because it’s filling, comforting, and low in points 🌶️❤️

🕒 Time & Yield

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 30 minutes

• Total Time: 40 minutes

• Servings: 6

🛒 Ingredients

🍗 Protein

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast (skinless, boneless)

🥣 Soup Base

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can (10 oz / 283 g) red enchilada sauce

• 1 can (14.5 oz / 410 g) diced tomatoes

• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained & rinsed

• 1 cup frozen or canned corn

• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

🌶️ Seasonings

• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• Salt & black pepper to taste

🥛 Creamy Finish

• ½ cup fat-free Greek yogurt or light cream cheese

🌿 Garnish (Optional)

• Chopped cilantro

• Lime wedges

• Sliced jalapeños

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Build Flavor Base

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add onion and sauté 4–5 minutes until soft.

3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 2: Add Soup Ingredients

1. Stir in enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, beans, corn, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.

Step 3: Simmer

1. Add shredded chicken.

2. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4: Make It Creamy

1. Remove from heat.

2. Stir in Greek yogurt or light cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

Step 5: Serve

• Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro, lime, or jalapeños if desired.

⭐ Tips for Best Results

• Use rotisserie chicken breast for speed.

• Add yogurt off heat to prevent curdling.

• Blend 1 cup soup and stir back for thicker texture.

🔁 Variations

🔥 Spicy: Add chipotle peppers or hot sauce
🥬 Low-Carb: Skip beans & corn, add zucchini
🧀 Extra Cheesy: Add 2 tbsp reduced-fat cheddar
🥥 Dairy-Free: Use cashew milk or coconut milk

🧠 Health Benefits

• High protein, filling, and metabolism-boosting spices

• Fiber-rich beans support digestion

• Lower fat than traditional creamy soups

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Fridge: Up to 4 days
Freezer: Up to 3 months
Reheat: Stovetop or microwave gently

🍽 Nutrition (Per Serving – Approx.)

• Calories: 230

• Protein: 26g

• Carbs: 18g

• Fat: 6g

⭐ Weight Watchers Points (Approx.)

• Per serving: 2–3 WW Points
  (Using fat-free Greek yogurt & low-sodium broth)