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Weeknight Chicken Enchilada Soup

Here's how you make Weeknight Chicken Enchilada Soup
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 15-20m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/2 cup salsa verde (get a good quality brand)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, plus more, for garnishing (get extra sharp if you can)
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (Rotisserie works here)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste (if needed)
  • Cilantro, chopped (optional)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Combine the salsa, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and chicken stock in a blender and blend until smooth. (You can also use an immersion blender right in your saucepan, if you'd like)

  • Step 2: Pour into a medium saucepan and cook on medium until hot (DON'T BRING TO A BOIL).

  • Step 3: Add the chicken and cook an additional 3 - 5 minutes until heated through. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper, if needed.

  • Step 4: Garnish with additional shredded cheddar and chopped cilantro (if desired).


We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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