One Pot Green Chicken Enchilada Soup: Easy Comfort in a Bowl
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Enjoy a comforting bowl of One Pot Green Chicken Enchilada Soup, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can green enchilada sauce
- 1 can diced green chiles
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to the same pot; sauté until soft.
- Stir in chicken broth, green enchilada sauce, and spices.
- Add corn and black beans; cook for 5 minutes.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Stir in cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, topped with avocado and cilantro.
Notes
- For added spice, include jalapeños.
- Leftovers can be spiced up with fresh lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg