Copycat Chili's Chicken Enchilada Soup

kcdelong's Note:

The dish is one of Chili's most raved-about items. I ordered this when I was at lunch with my sister. Had to get two bowls to go!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 lb chicken breast fillet (approx. 3 fillets)
• ½ cup diced onion
• 1 garlic clove , pressed, to taste
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup masa harina
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup enchilada sauce
• 16 ounces Velveeta cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt , to taste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon cumin

Garnish

• shredded cheddar cheese
• crumbled corn tortilla chips

Pico de Gallo

• 2 medium tomatoes , diced
• ½ cup diced Spanish onion
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh jalapeno peppers , seeded and de-ribbed
• 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh cilantro
• 1 pinch salt

Directions:

1. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add chicken breasts to pot and brown for 4-5 minutes per side.
3. Set chicken aside.
4. Add onions and garlic to pot and sauté over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until onions begin to become translucent.
5. Add chicken broth.
6. Combine masa harina with 2 cups of water in a medium bowl and whisk until blended.
7. Add masa mixture to pot with onions, garlic and broth.
8. Add remaining water, enchilada sauce, cheese and spices to pot and bring mixture to a boil.
9. Shred the chicken into small, bite-size pieces and add it to the pot.
10. Reduce heat and simmer soup for 30-40 minutes or until thick.
11. Serve soup in cups or bowls, and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled corn tortilla chips, and pico de gallo.

Reviews

[Big Sis]

This is fantastic, however, I garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled corn tortilla chips and chopped green onions. I do not serve the Pico de Gallo. I half the recipe, and do not use chicken. I keep the masa hirna in the freezer, and put 1/2 cups of encilada sauce in baggies and freeze them! Recipe halfs nicely. I guess I have made it a cheese enchilada soup.

[A&J's Grandma]

I made this recipe, followed it to the letter. I think it has too much cheese, tasted like a cheese soup. Next time I will cut back on the velvet. Still looking for the one that tastes like Chili's.....

[CAREBEARCOOKING]

My kid loves Chili's only because of this soup!!! I made it tonight.........and it was a hit. I added no salt.....and it was plenty salty..fyi. Thanks for a souper recipe!!!