Green Enchilada Chicken Soup Recipe
This Green Enchilada Chicken Soup is a comforting and flavorful slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken, creamy white beans, and zesty green enchilada sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal, it combines robust spices with creamy cheese and fresh toppings like avocado and cilantro to create a hearty and satisfying soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Soup Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (diced into 1/2″ chunks)
- 2 15-ounce cans white beans (rinsed and drained)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (cubed and softened)
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 4-ounce can green chiles
- 1 14-ounce can green enchilada sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups chicken broth
Toppings
- 2 cups tortilla strips
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 large avocado (diced)
- Fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a slow cooker, add the cooked chicken, white beans, cream cheese, corn, green chiles, green enchilada sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and chicken broth. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Cook the Soup: Cover and cook on high heat for 2 to 3 hours. This allows the flavors to meld together and the soup to heat thoroughly until hot and creamy.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and add your favorite toppings such as tortilla strips, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, and freshly chopped cilantro. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute red enchilada sauce for the green if preferred.
- Use frozen corn; just thaw before adding to the slow cooker.
- Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- For a spicier soup, add chopped jalapeños or extra chili powder.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure the tortilla strips and enchilada sauce are gluten-free certified.
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