This keto chicken enchilada soup is zesty, creamy, comforting, and brings way more flavor to the table than your average chicken soup without any added work.
Love the idea of soup for keto dinners? Check out my keto chili, keto ramen, and this keto chicken soup.
Keto Chicken Enchilada Soup Video Tutorial
Ingredients for Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Not much to this creamy chicken enchilada soup! Just a few staples that add a whole lot of flavor. The nutrient breakdown of your cheesy chicken enchilada soup will vary depending on the products you purchase, so read labels carefully. Here’s what to grab and what to watch out for:
- Mild tasting oil with a high smoke point, such as avocado or veggie oil.
- Keto vegetables – We’ll be adding bell peppers and onions. If you’re watching your carbs, feel free to add fewer onions.
- Spices – Cumin, chili powder, and salt.
- Enchilada sauce – Taste test before adding to make sure you like your sauce’s level of spice and flavor. My favorite enchilada sauce is Trader Joe’s brand — unlike most products, it contains no added sugar and has a decent amount of heat.
- Salsa – This ingredient will also affect the heat of your keto chicken enchilada soup. Buy a product that’s as spicy as you’d like your soup to be.
- Chicken broth
- Chicken – boneless and skinless. We use chicken breast, but thighs work too.
- Sour cream – skip for a dairy free keto chicken enchilada soup
- Cheddar
- Green onions + cilantro – chop extra to use as a topping.
It’s All About the Toppings…
Top your bowl of low carb chicken enchilada soup with all the goodies! Some of our favorites include:
- An extra dollop of sour cream, for extra creamy chicken enchilada soup
- Another sprinkle of keto cheese
- More green onions + cilantro
- Sliced jalapenos
- Keto tortilla chips for scooping
Want to Save Some Carbs?
As far as macros go, enchilada sauce, salsa, and onions are almost entirely carbohydrates. So, this cheesy chicken enchilada soup is higher in carbs than most recipes on my site. It’s perfect for those that aren’t on a strict low carb eating plan. OR! Those that are willing to make some ingredient adjustments. Here are a few ways to save yourself some carbs:
- Use less onion
- Skip the salsa or enchilada sauce, just be sure to add additional herbs and spices to compensate
- Make my keto taco soup recipe instead. Similar vibe, lower in carbs
- Add more protein and fat, such as extra cheddar, sour cream and/or chicken
Recipe Variations
Wanna shake things up a bit? This low carb chicken enchilada soup is flexible. Here are some ideas for you:
- Bring on the heat by using a spicy salsa and/or enchilada sauce. You can also mix in some fresh jalapeno, or snappy seasoning (such as cayenne pepper).
- Skip the chicken for a veggie soup.
- Add in other veggies, just saute first.
- Add heavy cream for a creamy chicken enchilada soup
More Keto Soup Recipes
- Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup
- Keto Beef Stew
- Curried Butternut Squash Soup
- Keto White Chicken Chili
- Keto Tomato Soup
Low Carb Keto Chicken Enchilada Soup
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 2 Tablespoons Avocado or vegetable oil divided
- 2 Cups Red Onion chopped
- 1 Bell Pepper seeded + chopped
- 2 Teaspoons Cumin
- 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 12 Ounces Enchilada Sauce
- 8 Ounce Salsa
- 2 Cups Chicken Broth
- 1 Pound Chicken Breast boneless + skinless
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
- 1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 1/4 Cup Green Onions chopped
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Saute. Heat vegetable oil (2 tablespoons) in a large heavy bottom pot over medium heat. Stir in chopped onion (2 cups) and bell pepper (1) and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add cumin (2 teaspoons), chili powder (1 teaspoon), and salt (1 teaspoon). Stir to coat the veggies in seasoning, and cook until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Simmer. Add the enchilada sauce (12 Ounces), chicken broth (2 cups), salsa (8 ounces), and chicken breast (1 pound). Stir to incorporate. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes -- your soup is done once the internal temp of your chicken reaches 165 F (this will vary depending on how thick your chicken is).
- Chicken. Use tongs to remove cooked chicken onto a cutting board. Once cool enough to handle, shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Finishing touches. Add the sour cream (1 cup) and shredded cheddar (1 cup), and stir until these ingredients dissolve. Add the chicken, cilantro (1/4 cup), and green onions (1/4 cup). Top with toppings of choice, and enjoy!
This is a big hit at our house!Thanks for the recipe!
Hello Jackie! I’m so happy you enjoyed it as much as I do! ?
Hi!
Can I ask, which salsa do you like to use for this soup?
Hi Michelle! I love pico de gallo, or Trader Joe’s “Authentica” Salsa (but I’m a bit of a spice wimp!). Hope you enjoy!
This sounds so good whether you’re going low carb or not! I’m not, so I’m going to pair it with some tortilla chips. LOL.
Yay! Enjoy, Beth!
This Chicken Enchilada Soup sounds amazing! I want to dive into my screen!
Can’t agree with you more! Enjoy!
This looks and sounds absolutely amazing!! I can’t wait to try it!
Yahoo! Can’t wait to hear what you think, Katerina!
This looks so hearty and delicious!! Perfect for this time of year!! YUM!
Right?! Enjoy, Beti!
This soup is so flavorful! I can’t wait to make it for dinner this week!
Can’t agree with you more! Hope you enjoy, Catalina!
I’ve made it and it’s definitely the best soup ever! Love it so much!
Yay! SO glad to hear that, Catalina!
This soup is so flavorful! I’ll be making it all winter long.
Right, Amanda?! Hope you enjoy!
Such a really comforting meal! Perfect for chilly nights!
Hope you enjoyed, Sandra!
This recipe was delicious even the kids loved it. We like things a little spicier in our house so I added a little extra chili powder and served with jalapeños on the side. Next time I will use some fresh jalapeño in the cooking process.
Love that idea, thanks for sharing Stephanie! My husband would sure appreciate the extra spice I’m a wimp 🤦♀️
Love that this can be made with store cupboard staples & great topping ideas too.
Right?! Hope you enjoy!
Thanks for this recipe. I need to eat gluten-free and making enchilada casserole with a GF tortilla is a nightmare. This soup looks amazing and I get to enjoy enchilada without my soggy GF tortillas.
You’re welcome, Emese! Hope you enjoy!
WHat a flavorful soup recipe. I will be making this again. Thanks for sharing.
Yahoo! SO glad you liked it!
A flavorful soup that I know will be a hit at home. Can’t wait to make your recipe. Cheers
Yay! Can’t wait to hear what you think, Rosemary!
We loved all the great flavors in this soup!
Yay! SO glad you all loved it, Katherine!
We love this comforting soup recipe. I took your suggestions to use hot salsa, and jalapeno so good!
Yay! SO glad you loved this, Krystle!
This went so quickly at our house. Everyone loved it!
Yay! SO glad you all loved this, Amanda!
Sounds irresistibly delicious! For sure my family will love this!
Right, Erin?! Can’t wait to hear what you all think!
Big soup fan. Loved the flavors!
Yay! SO glad you loved this, Erik!
This soup is delicious! I’m following keto and am a “foodie” which makes things difficult at times, but this will now be a go to in the winter months. I accidentally added the sour cream to the entire soup instead of just as a garnish, and it was amazing! When cooking the chicken I did it separately in a pan with tomato bouillon, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder and a little salt. Once cooked I shredded and added to the soup. Also while simmering I added zucchini. Yum yum yum!
Ohh hey there fellow foodie! I hear you, it can be hard when eating low carb, BUT, there are so many ways to add flavor. I hope you find loads more recipes on my site that you love! And thanks for the tips, I’m all about that sour cream.