A few pantry ingredients transform into a delicious chicken enchilada soup that is guaranteed to spice up your supper! And there are Fritos involved, so you KNOW they will be running to get to the dinner table.
Yes, you are seeing things correctly — those ARE in fact Fritos floating on the top of this easy peasy chicken enchilada soup. Because sometimes you just have to go for the gusto in life, and sometimes that includes sprinkling Fritos on things.
Back at this soup, it’s a great thing to do with leftover chicken, and is one of those last minute dishes that you can whip up very quickly if you have the right stuff in the pantry. So keep an eye on the back of those boxes and cans in your pantry, because every now and again you do run across what we call in our house “a keeper.” This one is a keeper.
I’m going to have some Fritos now!
Chicken Enchilada Soup
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- Two 10 oz cans cream of chicken soup
- One 10 oz can enchilada sauce
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded chicken
- 1 cup Fritos
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients except Fritos in medium saucepan
- Cook over medium heat, stirring, until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted
- Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with Fritos
- If you want to get REALLY elegant, you can also top with chopped tomato, or avocado, or sour cream. But nothing really tops Fritos if we are being totally honest, right?
Edited – a lot! – from a previous Framed Cooks post
Luci's Morsels says
This soup looks delicious! I can’t wait to try this classic with the addition of Fritos!
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You’ll love it! Because, Fritos. :)
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Oh, what a fun weekend you had, Kate. Glad you could make the concert on time. I like chicken enchilada soup and your version sounds wonderful. I am sure my family would love this. Lovely share.
It certainly was fun – once we got there! Whew!
grace says
very cool! i would jump at the chance to see bon jovi in concert!
excellent soup, too. not a thing in this world wrong with a frito garnish. :)
You said it! Fruit garnishes for everyone!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Fritos in soup?! LOVE it! Chicken enchilada soup is my one of my favorites, and you are reminding me that it’s been way too long since I’ve had it. Love your version, Kate!
Fritos make everything better! :)
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Yay! I love that everything worked out for you guys and you had a BLAST at the concert! I’m not a fly by the seat of your pants type of chick either. I LOVE lists, organization, and like a months advance notice on everything. :) BUT, sometimes you just gotta go with the flow! And it looks like you became a master at that, Kate! This soup is the perfect way to celebrate a fabulous weekend! I mean, you used FRITOS!! GENIUS!! Seriously, I could eat bowl after bowl of this fajita deliciousness. Extra fritos please! ;) Cheers, friend! xo
I don’t know if I am now permanently a go with the flow girl (guessing NOT!) but it was fun for the weekend! xoxo to you my friend!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
Whoa….what a rush!! Least you guys made the concert!! I bet it was awesome! Sounds like a perfect weekend! This soup sounds so fun with the Fritos on top (haven’t had in ages). A nice sandwich to go with for dunkin’ and this would be a lovely dinner :) Happy Monday to ya!
It was a grand old time in the end – even if a little nerve-wracking! :)
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
What a FUN weekend Kate! I’m proud of your flexibility! I don’t think I could have done it!! But it sounds like you stepped up to the plate and ended up having the best time ever! I love this soup right down to the fritos (my favorite!) on top! Need to make this for Tom. He’ll love it too!
We did have the best time! And you DO definitely have to make Tom this soup! Our wonderful husbands. :)
Martha in KS says
Gotta love a man who tries so hard to please his lady & messes up on the day. LOL. Glad you made it to the concert on time.
You DO gotta love him! Whew!