Crock Pot Green Enchilada Chicken Soup Recipe
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Crock Pot Green Enchilada Chicken Soup, a creamy and flavorful dish perfect for chilly days. This Mexican-inspired soup is easy to make in a slow cooker, combining tender shredded chicken with beans, corn, and a blend of spices, all simmered in a green enchilada sauce base. Finish with a touch of creaminess from cream cheese and fresh lime juice, garnished with cilantro for a fresh kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours (slow cooker low) or 3–4 hours (slow cooker high)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker (Crock Pot)
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired, Southwestern
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1-1.5 lb / 450-680 g)
- Green enchilada sauce (10-15 oz / 285-425 g)
- Chicken broth (4 cups / ~960 ml)
- Diced green chiles (4 oz / about 1 can)
- Pinto or white beans (15 oz can, drained)
- Corn (fresh or frozen, about 1 cup)
- Onion (1 medium, chopped)
- Jalapeño or poblano pepper (seeded and diced)
- Garlic cloves (3)
- Ground cumin (2 tsp)
- Chili powder (1-2 tsp)
- Dried oregano (1 tsp)
- Garlic powder (1 tsp)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- Cream cheese (4 oz / 110 g, softened)
- Optional half‑and‑half or Monterey Jack cheese for extra creaminess
- Fresh lime juice (2 Tbsp)
- Fresh cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: In a 6-quart slow cooker, combine chicken, onion, jalapeño or poblano pepper, garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, green chiles, green enchilada sauce, chicken broth, beans, and corn. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours (or high for 3–4 hours) until chicken is cooked and tender. Remove, shred chicken, then stir in softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Finish Soup: Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker, add lime juice and cilantro. Adjust seasonings and add optional cheese or half-and-half if desired. Serve hot with toppings.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for richer flavor.
- Swap dairy-free cream cheese if needed.
- Adjust spice level to taste.
- Serve with various garnishes.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 cup
- Calories: ~306 kcal
- Sugar: ~3 g
- Sodium: ~1207 mg
- Fat: ~20 g
- Saturated Fat: ~8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~12 g
- Trans Fat: negligible
- Carbohydrates: ~8 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Protein: ~25 g
- Cholesterol: ~69 mg
