Slow Cooker Green Enchilada Chicken Soup
This Slow Cooker Green Enchilada Chicken Soup is a flavorful, comforting dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a zesty green enchilada sauce with fresh ingredients, perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 (15 oz) can green enchilada sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can diced green chilies
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine cooked shredded chicken, green enchilada sauce, diced green chilies, chicken broth, corn, black beans, onions, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir well to mix all ingredients together.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, and tortilla chips.
Notes
For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce. Serve with warm corn tortillas or a side of Mexican rice for a complete meal.
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