Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe
A hearty and comforting Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup made with tender chicken, creamy white beans, vibrant green chiles, and flavorful enchilada sauce. Perfectly seasoned with spices and topped with classic enchilada garnishes like cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado, and tortilla strips for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main 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
- 4 cups chicken broth
Spices
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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 thoroughly to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Cook the Soup: Cover and cook on high heat for 2-3 hours, or until the soup is heated through and the cream cheese has fully melted, creating a creamy texture.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, and freshly chopped cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful enchilada-inspired soup.
Notes
- You can substitute the green enchilada sauce with red enchilada sauce if preferred, though it will change the flavor profile.
- Using cooked leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken works well for convenience.
- The soup can be prepared a day ahead and reheated; flavors will deepen after resting.
- For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños or extra chili powder.
- To keep it gluten-free, ensure tortilla strips are certified gluten-free or use corn chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: twenty-eight g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
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