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Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup

Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup for Cozy Nights

A comforting Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup combining chicken enchilada flavors with white chili, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 3 cups Cooked Chicken leftover rotisserie chicken is ideal
  • 2 cups White Beans can substitute with black or pinto beans
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese use plain Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Corn canned or frozen
  • 3 oz Green Chiles jalapeños for spicier kick
  • 1 cup Green Enchilada Sauce red enchilada sauce is a suitable alternative
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth homemade broth elevates flavor
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Tortilla Strips can replace with crushed tortilla chips
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Monterey Jack or any melting cheese works
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used
  • 1 large Diced Avocado for garnish
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • large pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Combine cooked chicken, white beans, cream cheese, corn, green chiles, green enchilada sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and chicken broth in a slow cooker. Stir until well mixed.
  2. Cover the slow cooker and set to cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours. Stir halfway through.
  3. For stovetop, heat a large pot with all the same ingredients over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it simmers, about 10 minutes.
  4. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, shredded cheddar, sour cream, diced avocado, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth soup. Adjust spiciness with green chiles as desired.

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