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Green Enchiladas Chicken Soup

This creamy, cheesy Green Enchiladas Chicken Soup is packed with shredded chicken, green chile flavor, and melty cheese. Cozy, easy, and crowd-pleasing!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 recipe green enchilada sauce or a 28-ounce can store-bought
  • 24 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese cubed and softened
  • 4 ounces green salsa salsa verde
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Slow Cooker Method
  1. Place the chicken, green enchilada sauce, and chicken broth into a 6-quart slow cooker. Set the cooker to Low and let it cook for 6–8 hours.
  2. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove and shred it, then return it to the pot.
  3. Add the Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, half and half, and salsa verde. Set the cooker to Warm and stir until the cheese has fully melted.
  4. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve with optional toppings like avocado, cilantro, green onions, or sour cream.
Instant Pot Method
  1. Place the chicken in the Instant Pot with 1 cup of chicken broth.
  2. Set the pot to High Pressure for 8 minutes.
  3. After cooking, quickly release the pressure and shred the chicken.
  4. Switch the pot to the Sauté setting.
  5. Add the remaining broth, shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, and salsa verde. Stir well and heat through.
  6. Add the Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, and half and half. Stir until fully melted and smooth.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Stovetop Method
  1. Simmer the chicken in a large pot with the chicken broth until fully cooked and tender. Shred the chicken.
  2. Add the shredded chicken back to the pot with green enchilada sauce, half and half, Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, and salsa verde.
  3. Warm over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is melted and the soup is heated through.
  4. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and serve with your favorite toppings like salsa, hot sauce, sour cream, or fresh herbs.