Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup
A comforting and flavorful soup featuring tender chicken, green chiles, and enchilada spices. Perfect for a chilly evening!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup canned green chilies, chopped
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the chicken cubes over medium-high heat. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, and oregano; cook for 1 minute more.
- Return chicken to the pot. Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, green chilies, and enchilada sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in cheese until melted. Serve hot.
Notes
For a spicier soup, add more green chilies or a pinch of cayenne pepper. Garnish with sour cream or avocado before serving.