Description
Green enchiladas chicken soup is the ultimate comfort food, bursting with vibrant flavors and nourishing ingredients. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich broth infused with green chilies, aromatic spices, and fresh cilantro, topped off with creamy cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, each bowl is a warm hug that will delight your taste buds and lift your spirits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (4 oz) canned green chilies
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large pot, place the chicken breasts and pour in the chicken broth until submerged. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it into bite-sized pieces after cooling slightly.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot along with green chilies, cumin, garlic powder, and any extra spices you desire. Simmer for an additional five minutes.
- Stir in chopped cilantro before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and top each serving with shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added richness, sauté onions and garlic before adding them to the pot. - Substitute chicken with beans for a vegetarian option or use shrimp for a seafood twist. - Garnish with avocado slices or crispy tortilla strips for extra texture.