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Chicken Green Chile Enchilada Soup

Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipes

This Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup is creamy, flavorful, and comforting. Packed with tender chicken, green enchilada sauce, chilies, cream cheese, and melty cheese, it’s the perfect one-pot meal for cozy dinners or quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Stove Top
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
  • 3 cups chicken broth low-sodium recommended
  • 1 28 oz can green enchilada sauce
  • 1 7 oz can diced green chilies
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened and cubed
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie or poached
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded (divided)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeño; sauté for 6–7 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in chicken broth, green enchilada sauce, green chilies, and cubed cream cheese. Stir until cream cheese melts into the soup.
  3. Add shredded chicken, 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, and chopped cilantro. Stir and let simmer for 5–6 minutes. Add more broth if you prefer a thinner soup.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Prepare fried tortilla strips by slicing corn tortillas into thin strips and frying them in hot oil until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls and top with fried tortilla strips, avocado, extra cheese, cilantro, and sour cream if desired.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture (low-fat may curdle).
  • If you prefer less spice, remove jalapeño seeds or skip it.
  • Crockpot method: Add everything except cheese and cream cheese. Cook on low for 4 hours, then stir in cheeses before serving.
  • Make it lighter by using half-and-half instead of heavy cream.

Nutritional Facts (per serving, 6 servings)

Nutrient Amount
Calories ~310 kcal
Protein 28 g
Carbohydrates 6 g
Fiber 1 g
Sugar 2 g
Fat 19 g
Saturated Fat 10 g
Cholesterol 95 mg
Sodium 720 mg
Calcium 280 mg