Description

This creamy and flavorful Green Chicken Enchilada Soup is the ultimate comfort food! Made with tender shredded chicken, green enchilada sauce, Monterey Jack cheese, and a hint of salsa verde, it’s a hearty and delicious meal that’s perfect for any day of the week. Serve with avocado, cilantro, and sour cream for a complete experience!

Ingredients

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2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

1 recipe green enchilada sauce (or 28 oz store-bought sauce)

24 oz chicken broth

1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream

2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

4 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened

4 oz green salsa (salsa verde)

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Toppings:

Avocado, diced

Fresh cilantro, chopped

Green onions, sliced

Sour cream

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Instructions

Slow Cooker Instructions:
Place chicken, green enchilada sauce, and chicken broth in a 6-quart slow cooker.
Cook on Low for 6-8 hours.
Remove chicken, shred, and return to the slow cooker.
Add Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, half-and-half, and green salsa.
Set to Warm and stir until cheese is melted.
Season with salt, pepper, and additional salsa or hot sauce to taste.
Serve with avocado, cilantro, green onions, and sour cream.
Instant Pot Instructions:
Cook chicken with 1 cup of broth on High Pressure for 8 minutes. Quick release after 10 minutes.
Shred chicken and return to the pot set on Sauté (Medium).
Add remaining broth, enchilada sauce, and salsa. Heat until warm.
Add cheeses and cream, stirring until melted.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve with optional toppings.
Stovetop Instructions:
Simmer chicken and broth in a stockpot until chicken is cooked through.
Shred chicken and return to the pot.
Add enchilada sauce, cream, cheeses, and salsa. Heat until warm and cheese is melted.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve with optional toppings.

Notes

For a spicier soup, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.

Substitute shredded cheddar cheese for Monterey Jack if desired.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 560 kcal
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 1200mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 50g
Cholesterol: 180mg