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Crock Pot Green Enchilada Chicken Soup

Cozy and Easy Crock Pot Green Enchilada Chicken Soup

This delicious Crock Pot Green Enchilada Chicken Soup is a comforting, high protein meal perfect for chilly weather.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: High Protein Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) green enchilada sauce
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Finish
  • 1 cup reduced-fat cream cheese softened and cubed
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese
Optional Toppings
  • fresh cilantro
  • diced avocado
  • tortilla strips
  • sliced jalapeños
  • lime wedges

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Place 1 ½ lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour in 2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth, followed by the green enchilada sauce and diced green chiles. Sprinkle in the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Cover the crock pot and set it to low heat for 6–8 hours or high heat for 3–4 hours.
  3. Once cooked, remove the chicken, shred it, and return to the pot to mix with the broth.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of softened cream cheese until melted, then add 1 cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese until thoroughly combined.
  5. Serve into bowls and add desired toppings like cilantro, avocado, or lime.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This soup is perfect for customizing with your favorite toppings and is a great make-ahead meal for busy nights.

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