This Slow Cooker Green Chicken Enchilada Soup combines the rich taste of green enchilada sauce, cubed chicken pieces, and a few other mouthwatering ingredients. This recipe is a quick and easy way to transform simple ingredients into a fiesta-inspired dinner for your family.

Easily create a Mexican-inspired meal spread by also including my Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Dip and Slow Cooker Mexican Hot Chocolate.

Why You Should Try This Chicken Green Enchilada Soup

If you’re looking for a meal that’s both delicious and practical for everyday family dinners, green enchilada soup cooked in the crock pot is the answer. This soup is incredibly easy to make, requiring minimal effort. You’ll literally throw the ingredients into your crockpot, let it simmer, and return to a kitchen filled with the aroma of a homemade masterpiece.

And if health is at the top of your cooking radar, you can enjoy a meal packed with protein from chicken, beans, and cheese. It’s a delicious way to ensure everyone gets their share of nutrients without compromising on taste.

Whether you use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or opt for the convenience of rotisserie chicken, this recipe can accommodate your preferences. And lastly, your slow cooker will do all of the work for you, allowing you to go about your day without worrying about dinner. You can return home to a ready-to-serve, hearty meal that your whole family will love! If you love Mexican recipes with green sauce you will want to try my crockpot chile verde!

Recipe Ingredients

• Chicken: Chicken breasts or chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces are best for this recipe.
• Chicken Broth: This helps create the creamy texture of the soup while adding more chicken flavor.
• Enchilada Sauce: Grab 2 regular size cans (or 1 can green enchilada sauce). It’s where the name “green enchilada soup” comes from.
• Corn: All you need is 1 can of corn, drained.
• Black Beans: Classic to this recipe are the black beans. Be sure to drain and rinse them prior to adding them into the crockpot. You can use left over slow cooker black beans.
• Seasonings: Cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper add the finishing touches of flavor to the overall dish.
• Cheese: Use room-temp cream cheese that has been cubed as well as a nice helping of shredded Monterey Jack cheese (I suggest shredding it yourself from the cube for the best melting). We also use cream cheese in our crack chicken soup recipe.
• Heavy Cream: Used to help enhance the creaminess of the sauce.
• Green Salsa: Similar to the enchilada sauce, except it is thicker and chunkier.
• For Serving: Avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges. Also, tortilla chips add great texture. (Find the full recipe in the recipe car below the photos).

Step-by-Step Directions

Step One – Place the chicken, broth, enchilada sauce, cumin, and chili powder in the slow cooker.

Step Two – Add in corn and black beans. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 6 hours.

Step Three – Add the heavy cream, salsa and the cheese and stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the cream cheese until melted.

Step Four – Garnish and serve with avocado, cilantro and lime wedges. Enjoy!

How to Serve

• Ladle a few scoops of hot green chicken enchilada soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. Serve with warm tortilla chips for an authentic touch.
• Transform your soup into a taco filling. Spoon the flavorful mixture into soft tortillas, top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a drizzle of hot sauce for an exciting twist.
• This soup can also be used to create loaded nachos. Spread tortilla chips on a baking sheet, spoon the soup over them, sprinkle with cheese, and bake until bubbly. Top with diced green onions and serve with sour cream on the side.

Recipe FAQs

More Slow Cooker Enchilada Recipes

• Slow Cooker Enchilada Meatballs
• Slow Cooker Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole
• Slow Cooker Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
• Slow Cooker Lazy Enchiladas
• Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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