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Green Enchilada Chicken Soup with White Beans

A cozy, zesty soup filled with tender chicken, white beans, and bold green enchilada flavor. This slow cooker favorite is topped with creamy Monterey Jack cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for that perfect Tex-Mex finish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Dinner, Soup
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired, Southwestern
Servings 6 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cans white beans 15 oz each, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can green enchilada sauce 28 oz
  • 1 can diced green chiles 4 oz
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • fresh cilantro for garnish
  • shredded Monterey Jack cheese for serving
  • sour cream for serving

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Layer the white beans on top of the chicken.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the green enchilada sauce, diced green chiles, chicken broth, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the mixture over the chicken and beans, ensuring the chicken is completely covered.
  • Set the crockpot to low and cook for 6–8 hours, or on high for 3–4 hours.
  • Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir.
  • Serve the soup hot, garnished with Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro.

Notes

This soup pairs beautifully with tortilla chips or a warm slice of cornbread. Leftovers store well and taste even better the next day!

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal
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