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Green Enchilada Chicken Soup

A creamy, cozy chicken soup made with green enchilada sauce, tender chicken, and warm spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups green enchilada sauce
  • 4 oz green chiles diced
  • 1 cup corn
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
  2. Add chicken, broth, enchilada sauce, and remaining ingredients except dairy.
  3. Simmer until chicken is cooked through.
  4. Shred chicken and return to pot.
  5. Stir in cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth.

Notes

Adjust spice level by choosing mild or hot green enchilada sauce.