Description
Creamy Chipotle Chicken Soup is a comforting one-pot meal that brings warmth and flavor to any dinner table. This richly textured soup features tender chicken, sweet corn, and hearty beans, all enveloped in a creamy, smoky broth infused with chipotle sauce. Perfect for cozy evenings, gatherings, or quick weeknight dinners, this dish is easy to prepare and satisfies the whole family. Garnished with fresh parsley for an added burst of flavor, each bowl is a delightful experience that combines spice and creaminess in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 can (7 ounces) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (use only the sauce)
- 2 cans (15.25 ounces each) sweet corn
- 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted tomatoes
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear chicken for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown; set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium; add adobo sauce, coriander, cumin, and garlic to the pot; sauté for about 30–60 seconds.
- Stir in corn, beans, tomatoes, onion, jalapeño pepper, and chicken broth; combine well.
- Return seared chicken to the pot along with any juices.
- Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken using two forks; return shredded meat to the pot.
- Add instant rice; simmer uncovered for about ten minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream until smooth; season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve warm garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 110mg