Creamy Green Enchilada Chicken Soup
A comforting, creamy soup with bold green enchilada flavors, perfect for cozy nights or hearty meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- Green enchilada sauce
- Chicken broth
- Half-and-half or heavy cream
- Cream cheese, softened and cubed
- Canned green chilies
- Garlic, minced or grated
- Onion, chopped
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, tortilla strips, chopped cilantro, diced avocado, lime
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, stirring to coat the onion and garlic evenly.
- Pour in chicken broth and green enchilada sauce. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Stir in cream cheese cubes, letting them melt into the broth. Follow with half-and-half or heavy cream, whisking to combine.
- Add shredded chicken and canned green chilies. Let the soup simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Add a pinch of cayenne if desired.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with garnishes like shredded cheese, tortilla strips, chopped cilantro, or diced avocado.
Notes
[‘Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and added flavor.’, ‘Melt cream cheese slowly to ensure a smooth texture.’, ‘Taste and adjust spice levels to suit your preferences.’, ‘Garnishes like tortilla strips and avocado add texture and elevate the flavor.’, ‘Double the recipe and freeze leftovers for future meals.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 25
Keywords: green enchilada soup, creamy chicken soup, Tex-Mex soup, comfort food, easy dinner recipe