Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup

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Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup

Original Recipe: http://dainty-chef.com/2011/12/crockpot-chicken-enchilada-soup.html

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 2 cups milk
• 1 can (15 ounce) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14.5 ounce) Rotel diced tomatoes and jalapenos
• 1 package (10 ounce) frozen corn
• ½ cup onion, chopped
• ½ cup bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (10 ounce) Enchilada sauce
• 2 whole chicken breasts
• 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese

Directions:

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in flour; keep stirring until smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat and add the chicken broth and ½ cup milk, a little at a time, stirring to keep smooth. Return to heat. Bring sauce to a gentle boil; cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens. In a large bowl, whisk together the enchilada sauce and chicken broth mixture . Gradually whisk in remaining milk until smooth. Set aside.
2. In a crockpot, combine drained beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, and bell pepper. Place the chicken breasts on top of the mixture. Pour sauce mixture over ingredients in cooker. Cover; cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. When you are ready to serve, remove chicken and cut or shred into bite-sized pieces. Add chicken back into the soup, mix together. Top with cheese and serve. I topped ours with slices of avocado, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips.