Green Enchiladas Chicken Soup
Green enchiladas chicken soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly days, bringing warmth and flavor to your table. This hearty soup features tender chicken simmered in zesty green enchilada sauce, complemented by black beans and fresh cilantro. It’s easy to prepare, making it an ideal dish for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups green enchilada sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (4 oz) canned green chiles
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, place the chicken breasts and cover with chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until cooked through. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same pot, stir in green enchilada sauce, canned chiles, and black beans; return to a gentle simmer.
- Add shredded chicken back into the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg