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Green Chicken Enchilada Soup

Cultural Context

Green Chicken Enchilada Soup hails from the vibrant Mexican culinary tradition, where enchiladas are a beloved staple. This soup version combines the rich flavors of enchiladas with the comforting warmth of soup, making it a popular dish in many American households. Today, variations abound, with some incorporating different proteins or vegetables, reflecting local tastes and preferences.

MexicanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 medium diced onion
2 (10 oz) cans green enchilada sauce
1 cup salsa verde
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chicken broth
1 (15 oz) can Great Northern beans
1 cup heavy whipping cream
8 oz cream cheese
shredded Monterey Jack cheese
green onions

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken saves time and cost.

green enchilada sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade salsa verde

💰Cheaper: store-bought salsa

Salsa verde can be fresher and lower in sodium.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

tortilla strips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: crushed tortilla chips

Baked chips reduce fat while maintaining crunch.

1

Spray the crockpot with non-stick cooking spray.

2

Chop the chicken thighs and add them to the crockpot.

3

Add the diced onion to the crockpot.

4

Pour in two 10 oz cans of green enchilada sauce.

5

Add 1 cup of salsa verde to the mixture.

6

Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.

7

Pour in 3 cups of chicken broth.

8

Add one can of drained and rinsed Great Northern beans.

9

Stir in 1 cup of heavy whipping cream and 8 oz of diced cream cheese.

10

Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 4 hours or longer.

11

About 30 minutes before serving, add shredded Monterey Jack cheese to the soup and stir.

12

Serve with green onions on top.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

6-quart crockpot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Enchilada SoupChicken Enchilada Soup

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