Easy Green Chicken Enchilada Soup

Name: Easy Green Chicken Enchilada Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound cooked shredded chicken; 2 cups green enchilada sauce; 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can diced green chiles; 1 cup frozen corn; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; Fresh cilantro and avocado for garnish

This comforting soup tastes just like your favorite green enchiladas but in a warm and cozy bowl.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Mexican· July 20, 2026

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Prep

5 minutes

Cook

4 hours

Total

4 hours 5 minutes

Serves

There is nothing better than coming home to a warm meal that practically cooked itself. This green chicken enchilada soup is a family favorite because it is so simple to put together on a busy weeknight.

Since this recipe uses canned ingredients and pre cooked chicken, you do not even have to pull out your cutting board. Just toss everything into your slow cooker and let the flavors meld together while you go about your day.

🧺 Ingredients

1 pound cooked shredded chicken
2 cups green enchilada sauce
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can diced green chiles
1 cup frozen corn
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Fresh cilantro and avocado for garnish

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Place the shredded chicken, green enchilada sauce, black beans, green chiles, corn, chicken broth, and cumin into your slow cooker.
2
Stir everything well to combine the ingredients.
3
Cover the pot and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.
4
Stir in the sour cream just before serving to make the broth creamy.
5
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, and sliced avocado.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. If you like a little extra heat, feel free to add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of your favorite hot sauce before serving.

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