Description
Creamy Chipotle Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and flavor to your table. This one-pot meal features tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich, smoky broth infused with chipotle peppers and spices. The creamy texture, combined with hearty beans and sweet corn, makes it a satisfying dish perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy night in or entertaining friends, this soup will be a hit. With simple steps and versatile ingredients, you’ll have a deliciously spicy meal ready in no time. Give it a try and savor the delightful blend of flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 can Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (use only the sauce)
- 2 cans sweet corn (drained) or 1 bag frozen sweet corn
- 1 can pinto beans (drained, rinsed)
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup instant rice (uncooked)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup red onion (diced)
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper (seeded, diced)
Instructions
- Pat dry chicken thighs and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until golden brown (2–3 minutes per side). Set aside.
- In the same pot, cook garlic, coriander, cumin, and adobo sauce until fragrant.
- Add corn, pinto beans, tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Return seared chicken to the pot and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Shred chicken using two forks; return to pot.
- Stir in uncooked rice and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes until rice is tender.
- Slowly mix in heavy cream; adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg