Green Chili Chicken Soup Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
366 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
Mexican
Green Chili Chicken Soup Recipe
Description
Green Chili Chicken Soup Recipe uses cooked shredded chicken combined with canned chicken broth and enchilada sauce, along with diced green chiles and seasonings like cumin, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder. Water and corn contribute additional body and subtle sweetness, balancing the mildly spicy profile. Cooking in a crock pot for several hours allows the flavors to meld and the chicken to absorb the spices. Toppings of Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and sliced avocado provide richness and cooler contrast to the warm soup. This soup works well as a satisfying starter or a light main dish on its own.
The texture is hearty with tender shredded chicken and soft corn kernels, while the broth has a mild heat complemented by the creamy toppings. It requires minimal hands-on time thanks to the slow cooker method.
Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently. Adjust salt and pepper at the end to taste before serving.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast cooked and shredded
- 2 .5 oz chicken broth canned
- 1 oz Green enchilada sauce mild, canned
- 2 oz diced green chiles canned
- 2/3 c water
- 1 1/2 TB cumin
- 1 TB chili powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2/3 c corn (if frozen, thaw out)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- Monterey jack cheese toppings
- avocado
- sour cream
Instructions
- Place chicken broth, enchilada sauce, green chiles, water, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder and shredded chicken in crock pot on HIGH. Cook for 3-4 hours
- Add salt and pepper to taste and top with Monterrey Jack Cheese, sour cream and sliced avocados.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 329mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1010IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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