Description

Green Chicken Enchilada Soup is a creamy, comforting, gluten-free dinner that braises shredded chicken in salsa verde and green enchilada sauce until silky, bold, and satisfying. This versatile soup comes together in a slow cooker, stovetop, or Instant Pot for busy weeknights. Top with cilantro, avocado, lime, or tortilla strips for a cozy bowl with punchy Mexican flavors, melty cheese, and hearty goodness in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 can (28 oz) green enchilada sauce
1 cup salsa verde
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
Optional toppings: cilantro, avocado, tortilla strips (halal), lime

Instructions

Slow Cooker: Add chicken, enchilada sauce, salsa verde, onion, garlic, broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and green chiles to the slow cooker. Stir well, cover, and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese. Cook 10–15 minutes more until creamy and melted. Adjust seasoning and serve with your favorite toppings.
Stovetop: Combine all ingredients (except cream and cheese) in a large pot. Simmer 25–30 minutes. Stir in cream and cheese until smooth and melted.
Instant Pot: Add everything except cream and cheese. Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes; quick release. Stir in cream and cheese until creamy.

Notes

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours (Slow Cooker); 25–30 minutes (Stovetop); 12 minutes high pressure (Instant Pot)
Category: Soup
Method: Slow Cooker; Stovetop; Instant Pot
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
Calories: 300
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 650 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 22 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg

Keywords: Green Chicken Enchilada Soup, Creamy Enchilada Soup, Salsa Verde Soup, Gluten Free Soup, Mexican Soup, Slow Cooker Soup, Instant Pot Dinner, Easy Weeknight Dinner, Cheesy Soup, Comforting Soup