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Green Chicken Enchilada Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can green enchilada sauce 10 oz
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can corn drained
  • 1/2 cup sour cream for garnish
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. Shred the chicken and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and chili powder and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add chicken broth and enchilada sauce to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add shredded chicken, black beans, and corn to the pot. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot, garnished with sour cream and cilantro.
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