Green Chicken Enchilada Soup – Creamy and Cheesy
Indulge in a warm bowl of Green Chicken Enchilada Soup – Creamy and Cheesy! This hearty dish combines tender shredded chicken with rich, creamy ingredients like cream cheese and Monterey Jack cheese, all brought together by zesty green enchilada sauce and salsa verde. Perfect for busy weeknights, this versatile soup can be made in a slow cooker, stovetop, or Instant Pot, allowing you to choose the method that best suits your schedule. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a delicious meal ready to serve in no time. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with fresh toppings like cilantro and avocado, this comforting soup is sure to please the whole family!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies by method (15 minutes Instant Pot; up to 6 hours Slow Cooker)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking, Stovetop, Pressure cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 24 ounces chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
- 1 recipe green enchilada sauce (or a 28-ounce can)
- 4 ounces green salsa (salsa verde)
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken into your slow cooker or Instant Pot. For stovetop cooking, heat a pot over medium-high before adding chicken.
- Pour in chicken broth and green enchilada sauce, ensuring chicken is submerged.
- Season with salt and pepper; stir gently.
- Cook: Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours. Instant Pot: Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes; allow natural release for 10 minutes. Stovetop: Bring to a boil then reduce heat; simmer until chicken is cooked through (20-25 minutes).
- Remove chicken, shred it with forks, and return it to the soup.
- Stir in cream cheese, half-and-half or heavy cream, shredded cheese, and salsa verde until melted.
- Serve hot in bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg