Green Chili Chicken Soup
If you want an creamy and delicious soup, you have to try this Green Chili Chicken Soup! This one-pot meal is easy to cook up using leftover rotisserie chicken and is sure to become a new family favorite. You have full control over the spice level! Serve with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapeno, lime wedges and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (or other pre-cooked leftover chicken)
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper diced
- 2 fresh jalapenos diced*
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can (10 oz) green enchilada sauce
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilis undrained
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 can (15.5 ox) cannellini beans (white kidney beans) drained and rinsed
- 3 cloves minced garlic or 1 and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 brick (8oz) cream cheese, cubed
- optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, lime wedges, fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeno, chopped green onion, sliced avocado, tortilla strips, tortilla chips,
Instructions
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In a large stock pot or dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Cook onion and green pepper until softened, approximately 5 minutes.
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Add minced garlic and jalapeno. Stir and cook one more minute.
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Add in chicken broth, green chiles, salsa verde, enchilada sauce, garlic, chili powder, onion powder, cumin and salt and pepper.
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Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Stir in beans and shredded chicken.
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Simmer uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in cubed cream cheese, until completely melted.
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Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, lime wedges, cilantro and tortilla chips.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Recipe Notes
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more. This calculation does not include optional toppings and garnishes.
*remove seeds and membranes from jalapeno to reduce spice level (if desired.
Frozen shredded chicken can be used. Follow the instructions as stated and add it in with the rest of the ingredients, no need to defrost chicken first.