Description
This creamy green enchiladas chicken soup is packed with bold Mexican-inspired flavors and loaded with shredded chicken, cheese, and a hint of spice. It’s low-carb, high-protein, gluten-free, and perfect for a quick and comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced
- 28 ounces green enchilada sauce
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces salsa verde
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Toppings:
- Avocado, sliced
- Cilantro, chopped
- Green onion, chopped
- Sour cream
Instructions
1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, chopped onion, and jalapeno. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.
2. Add green enchilada sauce, chicken broth, and cream cheese. Add the cream cheese gradually while stirring to help it melt and combine smoothly.
3. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often to fully incorporate the cream cheese.
4. Add the shredded chicken, heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and salsa verde. Stir well to combine.
5. Let the soup cook for another 3–4 minutes until all ingredients are warmed through.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot and top each bowl with sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, green onion, and a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Notes
This soup is perfect for a low-carb diet, thanks to its high protein and fat content.
Adjust the spice level by adding more or less jalapeno or salsa verde.
You can use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days or can be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (16 oz)
- Calories: 527
- Sugar: 7.1g
- Sodium: 1407mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.3g
- Trans Fat: 0.7g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4.4g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 164mg