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Green Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe

Enjoy a rich, creamy, and cheesy Green Chicken Enchilada Soup made with tender shredded chicken, green enchilada sauce, and salsa verde. Perfect for busy weeknights, this soup can be prepared in the slow cooker, Instant Pot, or on the stovetop!
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Green Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 recipe or 28 oz can green enchilada sauce
  • 24 oz chicken broth
  • 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese cubed and softened
  • 4 oz green salsa salsa verde
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  • Combine Ingredients: In a 6-quart slow cooker, add chicken, green enchilada sauce, and chicken broth. Cook on Low for 6-8 hours.
  • Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the slow cooker.
  • Add Dairy: Add shredded Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, half and half, and green salsa. Stir until the cheeses melt.
  • Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, hot sauce, or additional salsa. Serve with toppings like avocado, cilantro, green onion, and sour cream.

Instant Pot

  • Pressure Cook Chicken: Add chicken and 1 cup of broth. Cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes, then quick-release after 10 minutes.
  • Shred Chicken: Remove chicken, shred it, and set Instant Pot to Saute on medium.
  • Finish Soup: Add remaining broth, shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, salsa, and heat through. Stir in cheeses and remaining ingredients until melted.
  • Season and Serve: Add salt and pepper as needed, and serve with your favorite toppings.
  • Stovetop
  • Simmer Chicken: In a large stockpot, add chicken and broth. Simmer until the chicken is cooked and shred-ready.
  • Add Ingredients: Shred chicken and return it to the pot with enchilada sauce, half and half, shredded cheese, cream cheese, and green salsa.
  • Heat Through: Stir and heat until soup is warmed and cheese is melted.
  • Season and Serve: Season as desired. Serve with extra green salsa, hot sauce, and sour cream on the side.

Notes

Recipe Tips
Toppings: For extra flavor, add avocado, cilantro, green onions, or sour cream as toppings.
Adjusting Spice: Increase or decrease the salsa or hot sauce to reach your preferred spice level.