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Green Chicken Enchilada Soup
This Green Chicken Enchilada Soup recipe is made with simple ingredients but results in tasty, bold flavors! It’s creamy, cheesy, and cozy - which is perfect for cold weather. You can make it on the stovetop or in the slow cooker.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 327 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2.5 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 28- ounce can green enchilada sauce
- 1 24 ounces chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 cup Monterey jack cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 4 ounces salsa verde
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Stove Top Directions:
- In a large stockpot, add chicken and broth. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and tender. Remove chicken and shred using a fork.
- Add shredded chicken, green enchilada sauce, half and half, Monterey jack cheese, cream cheese, and salsa verde to the pot. Stir and heat soup until warm and the cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve with additional salsa verde and sour cream on the side. Enjoy!
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Slow Cooker Directions:
- In a 6-quart slow cooker add chicken breast, green enchilada sauce, and chicken broth. Cook on Low 6 to 8 hours or High for 2-4 hours.
- Remove chicken and shred. Add shredded chicken, jack cheese, cream cheese, half and half, and green salsa to the crock pot. Set to warm and stir until the cheeses are melted.
Nutrition Information
Calories
327kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
1375mg
(57%)
Potassium
521mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1066IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
214mg
(21%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1375mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 521mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1066IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 214mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.