Description
This Green Enchilada Chicken Soup is a comforting and flavorful slow cooker recipe combining tender chicken, white beans, creamy cheese, and vibrant green enchilada sauce. Perfect for a hearty meal, it is topped with tortilla strips, cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado, and fresh cilantro for a delicious Tex-Mex twist.
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 (or red)
- 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
- Cilantro, fresh 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 evenly.
- Cook the Soup: Cover the slow cooker and set it to high heat. Allow the soup to cook for 2 to 3 hours, or until the mixture is hot throughout and flavors are well blended.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top with your preferred toppings such as tortilla strips, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, and fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute red enchilada sauce if you prefer a little spicier or earthier flavor.
- The cream cheese adds richness, but for a lighter version, reduce the amount or use a low-fat alternative.
- Use fresh corn if available for better texture and flavor instead of canned or frozen.
- Adjust chili powder and salt to taste based on your spice preference.
- Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
