Description
This Keto Green Chicken Enchilada Soup is a creamy and flavorful low-carb soup that is perfect for a cozy meal. Packed with tender chicken, green chiles, and spices, this soup is a comforting twist on classic enchiladas, with a keto-friendly twist.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
- 1 (10-ounce) can green enchilada sauce
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- lime wedges (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, enchilada sauce, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the shredded chicken and cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese melts completely.
- Reduce heat to low and add the heavy cream and shredded cheese, stirring until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until thickened and heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime if desired.
Notes
- For extra spice, add jalapeños or use hot enchilada sauce.
- This soup is perfect for meal prep and reheats well.
- You can also make it in a slow cooker by adding all ingredients (except dairy), cooking on low for 4–6 hours, then stirring in cream cheese, cream, and cheese at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
