Creamy Green Enchiladas Chicken Soup
Creamy Green Enchiladas Chicken Soup is a comforting and delicious twist on tradition, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Equipment
- slow cooker
- Instant Pot
- stockpot
Ingredients
Poultry
- 2.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Sauces and Broths
- 1 recipe green enchilada sauce or a 28-ounce can store-bought sauce
- 24 ounces chicken broth
Dairy
- 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese cubed and softened
Condiments
- 4 ounces green salsa (salsa verde)
Spices
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
Slow Cooker Instructions
- In a 6-quart slow cooker, add chicken breast or thighs, green enchilada sauce, and chicken broth.
- Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or until the chicken is tender and easily shreds. Remove chicken and shred.
- Add the shredded chicken back to the pot along with jack cheese, very soft cream cheese, half and half, and green salsa to the slow cooker. Turn the slow cooker to warm and stir until the cheeses are melted.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add hot sauce or additional salsa to taste.
Instant Pot Instructions
- Cook your chicken on high pressure with 1 cup of broth for 8 minutes. Do a quick release after 10 minutes. Remove chicken and shred.
- Set pot to saute medium, and add remaining broth, shredded chicken, green enchilada sauce, salsa, and heat until warm. Add cheese and remaining ingredients. Stir until cheese is melted.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add hot sauce or additional salsa to taste.
Stovetop Instructions
- In a large stockpot, add chicken and broth. Simmer until chicken is done and can easily be pulled apart. Remove chicken and shred.
- Add shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, half and half, jack cheese, cream cheese, and green salsa to the pot. Stir and heat soup until it is warm and the cheese is melted.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add hot sauce or additional salsa to taste.
Notes
This recipe makes a mild to medium spice soup. To add spice, use additional green salsa or a green chili hot sauce or diced jalapenos. Make sure your cream cheese is softened before adding it to the soup. You can also add diced vegetables such as mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers, or onions. Add jalapeno pepper if you like more heat. You can also add black beans, white beans, or corn. This is delicious topped with avocado, cilantro, green onion, and sour cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 39gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 962mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g
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