Creamy Green Chicken Enchilada Soup
A comforting one-pot meal with tender chicken, green enchilada sauce, and a creamy texture perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup green enchilada sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup canned green chiles
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips, crushed (for topping)
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (for garnish)
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, lime wedges, sour cream
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Sauté the diced onion and garlic until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the green enchilada sauce, green chiles, and ground cumin. Cook for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add the shredded chicken and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the softened cream cheese. Whisk or blend until completely smooth.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir well. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in the fresh cilantro. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime if desired.
Notes
[‘Use fresh cilantro and lime for the best flavor.’, ‘Keep the heat low after adding cream to prevent curdling.’, ‘Microwave cream cheese for 20 seconds if it doesn’t blend smoothly.’, ‘Adjust spice levels by using mild enchilada sauce or adding jalapeños for extra heat.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 22
Keywords: green chicken enchilada soup, creamy soup, Mexican soup, one-pot meal, comfort food