Green Enchilada Chicken Soup

This creamy and cheesy soup is so easy to make in the slow cooker or on the stove top! It combines nutritious ingredients with some convenience ones to give you a protein and fiber packed soup that will keep you feeling full and satisfied!

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Course: Main Course, Soup

Keyword: easy

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 6

Total Time: 6 10

Servings:

Calories: 464kcal

Ingredients

2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 red bell pepper chopped
1 yellow onion chopped
16 oz chicken broth reduced sodium
8 oz water
30 oz green enchilada sauce
2 15oz cans great northern beans drained & rinsed
1 ½ cup greek yogurt plain
2 cup monterey jack cheese shredded
½ cup salsa verde

Instructions

For the Slow Cooker:

Chop the bell pepper and onion into 1/2 inch pieces.
Place the chicken, bell pepper, onion, chicken broth, water, and green enchilada sauce into the crockpot. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours.
Remove the cooked chicken from the crockpot and shred. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot.
Turn the heat to "keep warm" and add white beans, Greek yogurt, Monterey jack cheese, and salsa verde to the crockpot. Stir occasionally until the cheese is melted.
Serve with your favorite toppings such as a squeeze of lime, avocado, green onions, diced jalapeños, cilantro, or corn tortilla chips.

For The Stove Top:

Add bell pepper, onion, chicken, chicken broth, and water to a large pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Remove chicken and shred. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and add enchilada sauce, Greek yogurt, grated monterey jack cheese, salsa verde, and beans. Allow to simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the cheese is melted. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.

This recipe also freezes well. Freeze smaller servings into silicone molds. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave as needed.

See the blog post above for more substitutions and variations.

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