If you love comfort food, this Keto Chicken Enchilada Soup should be a regular on your low-carb menu. It’s a savory, hearty chicken soup that captures classic enchilada flavors while keeping carbs low — perfect for chilly days and easy meal prep.

Keto Chicken Enchilada Soup

This Keto Chicken Enchilada Soup blends warm spices like cumin, chili powder and paprika with tender chicken and vegetables to recreate the satisfying taste of enchiladas in a bowl. It’s rich, comforting, and simple to make — a great option for weeknight dinners and batch cooking.

What Is a Chicken Enchilada?

Traditional chicken enchiladas are tortillas filled with shredded chicken and cheese, topped with red or green enchilada sauce and baked until bubbly. The flavors are similar to tacos, with savory spices and often a hint of heat. This soup channels those familiar tastes in a low-carb, spoonable form — all the enchilada goodness without the tortillas.

Ingredients

1 pound cooked, shredded chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cups chicken bone broth
1 cup low-carb salsa
1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chiles)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Gather the ingredients before you start — it makes the process smoother. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and sauté for 2–3 minutes, until softened.

Add the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Stir for about 30 seconds until the spices become fragrant.

Whisk in the chicken bone broth, then add the salsa and Rotel. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and stir in the shredded cheddar until it melts into the broth, creating a creamy, cheesy base.

Let the soup simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the shredded chicken, season with salt and pepper, and simmer another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Stir in the heavy whipping cream and cook for 1–2 minutes more. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or other keto-friendly toppings like sliced avocado, sour cream or chopped cilantro.

This soup reheats well, so it’s ideal for meal prep — make a batch and enjoy flavorful lunches or dinners all week.

Meal Prep Tips

This recipe yields multiple servings and stores beautifully in the fridge for several days. Reheat portions in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through. For freezer storage, cool completely and freeze in airtight containers; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

More Keto Chicken Recipes

Easy Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip
Keto Chicken Parmesan
Crunchy Keto Chicken Tenders

Keto Chicken Enchilada Soup

Yield:
8 servings

Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
20 minutes

Total Time:
30 minutes

If you love comfort food, you will love this Keto Chicken Enchilada Soup — savory, hearty, and perfect for cooler months.

Ingredients

1 pound chicken, cooked and shredded
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cups chicken bone broth
1 cup low-carb salsa
1 can Rotel
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté 2–3 minutes until tender.
Add garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and paprika; stir about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Whisk in chicken bone broth, then add salsa and Rotel. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add shredded chicken, season with salt and pepper, and simmer another 10 minutes.
Stir in heavy whipping cream and cook 1–2 minutes more. Serve with fresh herbs or keto-friendly toppings.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 355
Total Fat: 24g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Net Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g

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