Description
If you’re looking for a cozy, quick, and flavor-packed meal, this Green Enchilada Chicken Soup is calling your name. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, family gathering, or meal prep idea, this creamy, cheesy soup blends shredded chicken, green enchilada sauce, beans, and corn into a hearty, satisfying bowl. Topped with sour cream, fresh cilantro, and crunchy tortilla strips, it brings bold Tex-Mex flair with minimal effort. Great for easy dinner ideas, healthy comfort food, or something new to warm up your meal routine — this easy recipe will quickly become a favorite in your rotation.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn, frozen or canned
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 (10 oz) can green enchilada sauce
4 cups chicken broth
4 oz cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Optional toppings: tortilla strips, avocado slices, lime wedges, jalapeños, extra sour cream
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
2. Add green chilies, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 more minute to bloom the spices.
3. Pour in chicken broth and green enchilada sauce. Stir in white beans, corn, and shredded chicken. Bring to a gentle boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes to blend flavors. Stir occasionally.
5. Add cream cheese and stir until melted. Then stir in sour cream and shredded cheese until creamy and smooth.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add jalapeños or hot sauce for more heat.
7. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro, or lime wedges.
Notes
If freezing, leave out cream cheese and sour cream until reheating to avoid texture changes.
Rotisserie chicken works great and saves time on prep.
Add extra beans or veggies to stretch the soup further.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: green enchilada chicken soup, easy dinner, quick soup, chicken soup, Tex-Mex recipe