Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup
Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup is the ultimate comfort food! This creamy, zesty soup is packed with tender chicken, smoky green chiles, and a medley of fresh ingredients that create a delightful flavor explosion. Perfect for cozy nights or gatherings with friends and family, this dish is sure to become a favorite. Serve it hot with crunchy tortilla chips for added texture, and enjoy the savory aroma wafting through your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups roasted green chiles (fresh or canned)
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Tortilla chips for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté the diced onion for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add the chicken breasts and minced garlic; stir for another 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the chopped green chiles; bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat to simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken breasts, shred them using two forks, then return to the pot.
- Stir in cream cheese and lime juice; let simmer for an additional 10 minutes until creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian version, swap chicken for black beans and use vegetable broth. - Adjust the number of green chiles based on your spice preference. - Using rotisserie chicken can save time while still ensuring juicy meat.