Green Chicken Enchilada Soup

User Reviews

4.8

129 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    337 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    American

Green Chicken Enchilada Soup

Green Chicken Enchilada Soup is filled with rotisserie chicken, sweet corn, green enchilada sauce, plenty of spicy flavors and pinto beans. And this soup is really all about the toppings! Pile on lots of avocado, fried tortilla strips, fresh cilantro or scallions, and plenty of grated cheese.

I Made This!

96 people made this

Save this

77 people saved this

Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow or white onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1, 15 oz. jar green enchilada sauce (or salsa verde is a fine option too)
  • 1, 4 oz. can diced green chiles (mild)
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. chipotle chili pepper powder
  • 4 oz. full-fat cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
  • 1 Rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 1, 15 oz. can yellow corn, drained
  • 1, 15 oz. can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature

Garnish ideas:

  • fried tortilla strips, avocado, fresh cilantro, grated cheese, sour cream, sliced scallions,
Add to Shopping List

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat until it's hot and shimmering.
  2. Add the onion and jalapeno and season with salt. Cook, stirring until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, ~1 minute.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, enchilada sauce, green chiles, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then down to a simmer.
  5. Add in the softened cream cheese and stir until it partially melts. It may look clumpy and weird at first but it's ok, it will melt eventually.
  6. Finally stir in the chicken, corn, pinto beans and sour cream. Stir to combine and allow ingredients to get hot in the soup for a couple minutes. You don't want to boil it or cook it for too long because the cream cheese could curdle.
  7. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings. Keep any leftovers properly stored in the fridge for up to 4 days, and add more broth or water as needed when reheating.

Notes

  • How to make the fried tortilla strips you see in the photos: It's really easy! Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet until it reaches 340°F. Cut flour tortillas into thin strips and cook in hot oil for about a minute until light golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove from the oil, and set on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. Work in batches to prevent over crowding the skillet. 

Nutrition Information

Show Details
Serving 1bowl Calories 337kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g Potassium 154mg (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 29IU (1%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 87mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 337 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 337kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Potassium 154mg 3%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 29IU 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 87mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8

129 reviews
Excellent

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload
Other Recipes

You'll Also Love

Slow Cooker Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup

American, Mexican
4.4 (1,671 reviews)

Green Enchilada Chicken Soup

American, Mexican
5.0 (3 reviews)

Crock Pot Green Enchilada Chicken Soup

American
4.9 (129 reviews)

Chicken Enchilada Soup

American, Mexican
5.0 (675 reviews)

Chicken Enchilada Soup

American
4.9 (129 reviews)

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

American, Mexican
4.5 (2,835 reviews)

Chicken Enchilada Soup

American
5.0 (9 reviews)

Chicken Enchilada Soup

American, Mexican
5.0 (18 reviews)

Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup

American
4.5 (60 reviews)

The Best Chicken Enchilada Soup

American
4.8 (141 reviews)

Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe

American
5.0 (147 reviews)

Keto Chicken Enchilada Soup

American
4.8 (18 reviews)

Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe

American, Mexican
5.0 (27 reviews)

Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup

American, Mexican
(0 reviews)