Description
This Easy Green Enchilada Chicken Soup is a creamy, flavorful slow cooker meal made with green enchilada sauce, tender chicken, and cheese. Perfect for a cozy, low-effort dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for extra juiciness)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (10 oz) can green enchilada sauce
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened and cut into chunks
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or cheddar)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)
Toppings (Optional but Recommended):
- Sliced avocado
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Crumbled queso fresco
- Crushed tortilla chips
- A squeeze of lime juice
- Sliced jalapeños for heat
Instructions
- Prep the Slow Cooker
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. - Add Ingredients
Pour in the chicken broth, green enchilada sauce, and diced green chiles. Sprinkle in the cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. - Slow Cook
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreddable. - Shred the Chicken
Remove the cooked chicken and shred it with two forks. Return it to the slow cooker. - Add Creamy Elements
Stir in the cream cheese, shredded cheese, and heavy cream (if using). Let it cook for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully melted and combined. - Serve & Enjoy
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with avocado, cilantro, queso fresco, tortilla chips, lime juice, or jalapeños as desired.
Notes
- Make It Spicier – Use medium or hot green enchilada sauce or add diced jalapeños while cooking.
- Use Rotisserie Chicken – Add pre-cooked shredded rotisserie chicken in the last 30 minutes.
- Dairy-Free Option – Swap cream cheese and heavy cream for coconut milk and use dairy-free cheese.
- Low-Carb Option – Skip the tortilla chips and use extra avocado and cheese for toppings.
- Extra Protein – Stir in a can of drained white beans for added texture and protein.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: mexican inspired
Keywords: green enchilada chicken soup, crockpot chicken soup, slow cooker Mexican soup, easy enchilada soup, creamy chicken soup