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Green Chicken Enchilada Soup

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If you’re craving a warm, comforting soup that’s packed with flavor, this Green Chicken Enchilada Soup is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender shredded chicken and zesty green enchilada flavors — perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Main, Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 346 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • two forks for shredding chicken
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • stirring spoon
  • bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup green enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • Optional garnishes: sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, sour cream, chopped green onions, lime wedges

Instructions
 

  • Add the chicken breasts or thighs to the slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth, green enchilada sauce, and salsa verde. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  • Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  • Stir in cream cheese, half and half, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Cook on low for 10–15 minutes until melted and creamy.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more salsa verde as needed.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with optional garnishes like avocado, cilantro, green onions, sour cream, or lime.

Notes

Try adding extra cheese or a spicy kick with jalapeños for more flavor. For dairy-free or keto adaptations, use plant-based cream and cheese or stick to low-carb ingredients. The soup freezes well; leave garnishes until serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword comfort food, green chicken enchilada soup, keto soup, slow cooker soup
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