Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Chicken Enchilada-Tortilla Soup


Chicken Enchilada-Tortilla Soup

3 med. sized chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
1 (10 oz) can red/mild enchilada sauce
½ cup finely chopped cilantro
2 c. chicken broth
1 finely chopped white onion (about 1 cup chopped)
1 yellow squash, diced
½ tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chili powder (less if you don’t like spice)
1 can drained, whole kernel corn
½ cup water
¾ tsp. black pepper
1 large can diced green chilis (7 oz)
2 cans diced tomatoes (option to use cans of diced tomatoes with green peppers/green chilis in them)
1 tsp. lime juice

-Cook and shred all chicken
-Separate out half of the cilantro (1/4 cup) and set aside. Mix all ingredients in crock pot.
-Cook on low for 8 hours (preferable), or on high for 3 hours.
-When finished cooking, add in rest of cilantro
-Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips
-ENJOY!!!

Yields: 6-7 medium servings