Creamy Green Enchiladas Chicken Soup
This Creamy Green Enchiladas Chicken Soup is a delicious and comforting dish featuring tender chicken and a rich, flavorful broth.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Instant Pot
- Stockpot
Ingredients
Chicken and Broth
- 2.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 recipe green enchilada sauce or a 28-ounce can store-bought sauce
- 24 ounces chicken broth
Creamy Ingredients
- 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese (cubed and softened - warm in the microwave if needed)
- 4 ounces green salsa (salsa verde)
Seasoning
- 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. Be sure to try our new homemade Green Enchilada Sauce Recipe - it's easy and delicious! Feel free to add diced vegetables such as mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers, or onions. This soup 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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