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Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup

Published on September 11, 2019, Updated April 1, 2020 by Kristin Maxwell | 24 Comments

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This Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup has all the flavors of our favorite enchiladas, no rolling required! Topped with tortilla strips, sour cream and cilantro, it’s an easy soup recipe to whip up on a busy weeknight.

We love soup in the fall and winter, especially this Chicken Enchilada Soup! Some of our other favorites are Tortellini Soup and Bacon and Bean Soup.

An overhead shot of a bowl of chicken enchilada soup

Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup

As long as I can remember, Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas have been one of my favorite things to make, and to enjoy. I shared my recipe a few months back, and it’s been popular here on the blog, too. The casserole is so easy to make, and this soup is even easier!

This is basically that favorite recipe in soup form, except for the addition of some salsa just to help add a little more heat and flavor.

Why you’ll love Chicken Enchilada Soup

  • You control the heat – spice it or up or turn it down to make it more family friendly.
  • Kids love to customize with their favorite toppings (so do grown-ups!)
  • It’s super simple, using basic ingredients and pre-cooked, shredded chicken.

A big pot of chicken enchilada soup topped with limes and tortilla strips

How to Make Chicken Enchilada Soup

If you’ve been with us for long enough, you know how much I like easy recipes. Well this one couldn’t be easier.

  1. It starts with sauteed onions and garlic, then cooked, shredded chicken, chicken broth, salsa, enchilada sauce and green chiles.
  2. Combine all of that yumminess and simmer it for about 20 minutes and then comes the cheese.
  3. Cream cheese, cheddar cheese and jack cheese make this enchilada soup rich and creamy. Stir in the cheeses until their good and melted. I recommend using room temperature cream cheese to keep it from cooling the soup.

A side view of a ladle lifting out a serving of chicken enchilada soup

Serving Suggestions

You can serve this soup just like this, or you could add some cooked white rice, or even a cup of my favorite Mexican Rice. Wow, wouldn’t that be amazing?! Finally top it with some pretty garnishes like sour cream, shredded cheese, tortilla strips and cilantro. Serve it up and watch it disappear!

What to do with leftovers

Store leftover Chicken Enchilada Soup in the fridge, covered, for 4-5 days. Freezing this recipe is not recommend. However, you can freeze the soup in a plastic freezer bag or airtight container before adding the cheese. Reheat in a soup pot on the stove and add cheese once the soup is hot.

An overhead shot with a bowl of enchilada soup, and the pot of soup is also visible.

For more great soup recipes, try these:

  • Instant Pot Homemade Tomato Soup
  • Homemade Chicken Soup
  • Easy Chicken Minestrone Soup
  • Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
  • Turkey, Kale and Rice Soup
  • Hamburger Soup
  • Skinny Enchilada Turkey Soup

Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup

Kristin
Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup has all the enchilada flavor, no rolling required! An easy weeknight soup topped with tortillas, sour cream and cheese.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 455 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 8 ounces fire roasted green chiles
  • 3 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 10 ounces green chile enchilada sauce
  • 32 ounces low-sodium chicken stock
  • 8 ounces cheddar and/or jack cheeses grated
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 2-3 corn tortillas

Garnish (optional):

  • Cilantro
  • Limes
  • Sour cream
  • Tortilla chips
  • Extra shredded cheese

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a heavy bottomed soup pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, 4-5 minutes or until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for 30-45 seconds.
  • Add green chiles, chicken, salsa, chicken stock and enchilada sauce. Bring to a boil, then cover and turn heat to low. Simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  • Stir in cheeses until completely melted and combined.
  • Cut tortillas into ½ inch strips and place several strips in the bottom of each bowl. Ladle soup over the tortilla strips and serve with optional garnishes (sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro) and a squeeze of lime.

Nutrition

Calories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 34gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 1265mgPotassium: 571mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1232IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 349mgIron: 3mg
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  1. Christy says

    May 31, 2020 at 7:14 am

    I made this for one of my weekly lunch item for keto. It was so yummy that it became my breakfast this morning. Lol I used a walmart rotisserie chicken and I add 8oz cream cheese instead of the 4 oz. It is a keeper. ❤

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      May 31, 2020 at 11:11 pm

      Nice! Thanks for stopping by Christy.

      Reply
  2. Lyndsi says

    January 9, 2020 at 3:28 pm

    What kind of salsa?

    Reply
    • Kristin Maxwell says

      January 13, 2020 at 10:05 am

      I use Pace pincante sauce but you can use any salsa that you love.;

      Reply
  3. Amanda says

    November 24, 2019 at 7:35 am

    Is it possible to omit the corn tortillas to make this keto friendly? Because it looks really yummy, but my hubby and I won’t be able to both eat it without the tortillas. Does it change the final product a lot?

    Reply
    • Kristin Maxwell says

      November 24, 2019 at 12:53 pm

      Sure, you can omit the tortillas. They just add texture and flavor, but feel free to leave them out. It will still be very tasty.

      Reply
  4. Amanda says

    November 23, 2019 at 4:22 pm

    Can this work with lite cheese and reduced fat cream cheese?

    Reply
    • Kristin Maxwell says

      November 24, 2019 at 12:55 pm

      Yes, of course! Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Lauri Henderson says

    November 7, 2019 at 10:08 am

    This soup is AMAZING!!! I added a little bit of canned diced jalapenos for a little extra kick!! TOTAL YUM!! Thank you Kristin for sharing!! I hope you and your family have a blessed Holiday Season!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      November 7, 2019 at 10:10 pm

      You are so welcome Lauri, thank you so much for taking the time to leave some positive feedback.

      Reply
  6. Kari says

    October 3, 2019 at 1:41 pm

    I’ve made this three times and it’s always a hit!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      October 4, 2019 at 10:47 am

      Nice! Thanks for stopping by Kari.

      Reply
  7. Lisa says

    September 3, 2019 at 2:04 pm

    Can you substitute the salsa for something else because I can’t have tomatoes and if so what would you recommend, thanks

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      September 3, 2019 at 7:05 pm

      You can leave the salsa out. It will still be tasty. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Debbie says

    January 2, 2019 at 5:29 pm

    My family LOVES this soup!

    Reply
  9. Jen Axtman says

    December 13, 2018 at 7:42 am

    Can’t wait to try this! Wondering about making this ahead of time for an event. Does it freeze well?

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      December 13, 2018 at 8:17 am

      I think it would be fine as long as you freeze it before adding the cheeses, and just add those when you reheat it; I would also reheat on the stovetop.

      Reply
  10. Zaida says

    October 20, 2018 at 6:52 pm

    Fantastic soup! So glad I found this recipe. I will definitely make it again. Served it with some avocado slices. Yum!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      October 22, 2018 at 3:15 pm

      Great idea Zaida,
      So glad you enjoyed it!
      Thank you for stopping by!

      Reply
  11. Kay Stewart says

    November 28, 2017 at 6:37 pm

    I just made this tonight and it is DELISH! (I used less shredded cheese and less broth. ) Definitley a “keeper” receipe!

    Reply
  12. Becky Hahn says

    October 13, 2017 at 8:15 pm

    I made the Green chile chicken enchilada soup and it was amazing. Instead of using already cooked shredded chicken breast i used breast and slow cooked all day long in the soup ingredients and shredded toward the end when I added the cream cheese. I also added hominy, which gave a yummy taste. It was a hit and definite repeat. =)

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      October 15, 2017 at 2:36 pm

      Hominy would be a great addition! Sounds really yummy!

      Reply
  13. Pam says

    October 10, 2017 at 8:10 am

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  14. Jackie K. says

    December 14, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    Looks Yummy! I just found your blog and I love your recipes. Thank you!!!!

    Reply

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