Description
This Green Chicken Enchilada Soup is a creamy, flavorful, and comforting dish inspired by classic enchiladas. Made with tender shredded chicken, green enchilada sauce, and a blend of spices, it’s a perfect one-pot meal for busy weeknights. Low-carb, gluten-free, and keto-friendly, this soup delivers bold Mexican flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
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- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10 oz) green enchilada sauce
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 small lime, cut into wedges
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, tortilla strips, sour cream, jalapeños
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft (~3 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add liquids & spices: Pour in chicken broth, green enchilada sauce, and green chiles. Stir in cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Add chicken breasts to the pot. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken: Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Make it creamy: Stir in cream cheese and heavy cream, mixing until smooth. Add shredded cheese, stirring until melted.
- Serve & garnish: Ladle into bowls and top with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, tortilla strips, or lime wedges.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts for rotisserie chicken for an even quicker meal!
- Use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream for a lighter option.
- To make it spicier, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (~1.5 cups)
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg