Keto Chicken Enchilada Soup

Comforting and delicious keto chicken enchilada soup combines low carb enchilada sauce with bone broth, onions, peppers, shredded chicken, and Mexican spices. It’s a super-easy keto Instant Pot recipe your entire family will love!

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Are you looking for a new easy soup recipe?

This keto chicken enchilada soup is the perfect winter comfort food. It’s low carb and packed with flavor. You can make it in your Instant Pot, slow cooker, or stovetop! Top with sour cream, cheddar cheese, or cubed avocado to add some extra deliciousness.

You won’t believe how easy this keto chicken enchilada soup is to make! And I guarantee that once you try it, you will be hooked on our tasty recipe. Your family and friends will love this meal too – so why not double the recipe?

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Ah, winter. The time of year when we’re all looking for a little comfort food to keep us warm and cozy. If you’re on the ketogenic diet, this can be a challenge until you discover Keto Chicken Enchilada Soup.

This soup is made with low carb enchilada sauce instead of traditional chili sauce, bone broth rather than chicken stock, and plenty of veggies- it’s an easy recipe that will make your taste buds happy without breaking any nutritional rules.

Is chicken enchilada soup keto?

One of the main factors in making an enchilada soup fit in a keto diet is the kind of enchilada sauce used. I prefer to make my own keto enchilada sauce. However, if you buy some just be sure there’s no added sugar, and that it includes real organic ingredients.

Another thing to look out for is the kind of chicken broth you’re using. I like to use bone broth as it has added health benefits, but if that’s not your thing you can just use regular chicken stock.

The great thing about this soup is that there are so many variations you can make- add more or less veggies, spice it up with some jalapeno peppers, or add a dollop of sour cream on top. The possibilities are endless!

This recipe for low carb chicken enchilada soup makes eight servings with 268 calories each, 33 grams of protein, 10 grams of fat, and 6 grams net carbs.

These macros are figured with MyFitnessPal, with the specific ingredients I use in the recipe. I always recommend figuring your own with the exact items you use. It’s especially important to determine your own if you’re keeping close track and want to be accurate.

🍽 Equipment needed for keto chicken enchilada soup

What will you need to make a good keto chicken enchilada soup? I personally like to use a pressure cooker, I usually use my Ninja Foodi, which I love, but an Instant Pot or another brand can work also.

• Pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot), slow cooker, stockpot, or Dutch oven 
• measuring cups and spoons
• a spatula or large spoon
• knife and cutting board
• ladle

🥘 Ingredients in low carb chicken enchilada soup

To make the best soup, you need to use the best ingredients! Organic chicken, spices, and keto-friendly veggies are key to making this keto chicken enchilada soup the best.

I always recommend using quality organic ingredients when possible, especially if you’re eating mostly keto because it’s so much better for your body to process those items rather than ones that have been treated with chemicals or pesticides!

That being said, keto chicken enchilada soup is still tasty even if you don’t use organic.

• 1 tbsp avocado oil (or extra virgin olive oil)
• 2 Anaheim or bell peppers (2 colors), chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced (2 tsp garlic powder or granules can be subbed)
• 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
• 32 oz chicken bone broth
• 2 cups sugar-free enchilada sauce (1 recipe)
• 1 14 oz can fire-roasted or regular diced tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp chipotle hot pepper sauce
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp salt (or more to taste)

Optional Toppings

• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
• Diced avocado or sliced

🔪 Instructions for keto chicken enchilada soup

So let’s get to it! What do you do to make this keto recipe for dinner tonight?

Sauté the veggies

First of all, you’ll need a good keto chicken enchilada soup pot. I like to use my pressure cooker, which is why I linked to the one I have above. If you don’t have a pressure cooker, no worries- you can use a slow cooker, stockpot, or Dutch oven instead.

Get out all the ingredients and kitchen utensils. Then add one tablespoon of avocado or olive oil to a medium-high temperature preheated sauté pan.

If you’re using an Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi-style pressure cooker, select the saute function, medium-high.

Next, once the oil heats and starts to shimmer, add the chopped peppers, onions, and minced garlic. Stir it as it cooks for three to five minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and cooked through.

To that add one teaspoon of salt, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper, and stir well for another minute. You can add more or less salt and pepper depending on your taste.

💭 Top tip – keto chicken enchilada soup recipe

My top tip for this delicious soup recipe is to make it as quick and easy as possible. Use a pressure cooker! I’ve gotten so spoiled with the ease and speed of the pressure cooker, I highly recommend it.

Not to worry if you don’t have one however, I’ve included other instructions as well.

Pressure cooker instructions – Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi

If you’re using a pressure cooker, place the whole chicken breasts in the pot on top of the mixture. Next, pour in the chicken bone broth, and add the keto enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, and chipotle hot pepper sauce.

Then seal the lid and set the pot to pressure cook on high for 25 minutes.

Slow cooker instructions – Crock Pot or other

If you’re using a slow cooker, use a spatula to guide the onion and pepper mixture from the saute pan into the slow cooker and even it all out on the bottom of the pot.

Then place the whole chicken breasts in the pot on top of the mixture. Pour in the chicken bone broth, add the keto enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, and chipotle hot pepper sauce.

Cook on high for four to six hours.

Stovetop instructions

On the stovetop, move the peppers, onions, and spice mixture into a Dutch oven or large pot if it isn’t already in one. Even it out on the bottom of the pot.

Then place the whole chicken breasts in the pot on top of the mixture. Pour in the chicken bone broth, add the keto enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, and chipotle hot pepper sauce.

Simmer on medium heat stirring occasionally. Leave on the stovetop for two to three hours at a simmer. From time to time, test the chicken by using two forks to shred it. When it is ready, the chicken should pull apart and shred easily.

How to finish the chicken soup

Let the steam out from the pressure cooker and remove the chicken breasts to a plate. Shred the cooked chicken using two forks to pull it apart. It should come apart easily.

Then return it to the pot and stir.

Now, add in the chopped cilantro and then serve up the keto chicken soup in bowls.

I like to top with shredded cheese, cheddar or other, sour cream, and avocado. Garnish with fresh herbs such as more cilantro or sliced green onions.

Variations on keto chicken enchilada soup

There are so many options, that’s the beauty of this soup!

In order to make this like other creamy soups, add half a cup of heavy cream or four ounces of cubed cold cream cheese. Stir it in well until completely melted.

Some people prefer a green enchilada sauce instead of the traditional red, and there are keto recipes you can find for it as well. Sub green enchilada sauce instead of the red if you like.

Also, I’ve had some people in my taste test say they like to add a little red salsa or salsa verde, it’s up to you.

🥣 How to store this keto friendly soup

If not eaten immediately, keto chicken enchilada soup can be stored for later.

It will keep covered in the refrigerator for four to five days.

In fact, sometimes I like the flavor even more the next day.

Also, keto chicken enchilada soup is something easily frozen in individual portions for a quick weeknight meal. Measure three-fourths of a cup of soup into one or more freezer zipper bags or a freezer-proof airtight container. Place them flat, one on top of the other in the freezer for easy storage.

The soup should keep well for two to three months in the freezer.

Can keto chicken enchilada soup be made dairy-free?

Yes, this soup is easily adapted be to dairy-free. All you need do is to change up the toppings. Do not add cheese or sour cream.

Instead, add sliced avocado as a topping to add creaminess. Also, to make it more creamy, you could even add a can of good quality coconut milk.

🍲 Keto chicken enchilada soup for dinner tonight!

This keto chicken enchilada soup is the perfect winter comfort food. Like a warm winter blanket comforts you on a cold day, it’s sure to make your taste buds incredibly happy.

It has all of the qualities you love about traditional chicken soup – like protein-rich bone broth, onions, peppers, and spices – but with a Mexican twist that will knock your socks off! Top this delectable dish with sour cream or avocado for an extra special touch.

What are you waiting for? Get cooking today so you can enjoy this keto chicken enchilada soup tonight!

👩‍🍳 My favorite delicious recipes for keto soups

1. Creamy Keto Italian Sausage Soup
2. Best Keto Chili With Bacon
3. Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup
4. Low Carb Green Chili Chicken Chowder
5. Keto French Onion Soup
6. Keto Thai Coconut Soup

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Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels.  

This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional information on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

Meta: This keto chicken enchilada soup has all the flavor of cheesy chicken enchiladas without the carbs. It’s even better than regular chicken soup and it makes a great low carb dinner idea!