This is one of the easiest and best tasting Chicken Enchilada Verde Soup recipes around! A bowl of this has so much flavor you’ll think it’s been simmering for hours – but only takes 30 minutes! Dinner couldn’t be simpler.
Easy Chicken Enchilada Verde Soup
My husband is easy to please. Make him a tasty soup – especially a Chicken Enchilada Soup – and he’s a happy man. I have tried several enchilada soup recipes over the years. The one I make with my Vitamix (yes, you can cook soup in a blender), is good, but I like this recipe better because it tastes so authentic.
The combination of salsa verde and the corn chips gives it a thick, rich flavor that just WOWS!
Tips for Making the Best Chicken Enchilada Soup
- To save time, you can use a store-bought roasted chicken or you can use chicken you cook at home.
- Garnish your Chicken Enchilada Verde Soup with avocado and cheese, and if you want, a few extra chips, a lime wedge, and cilantro.
- This soup also good with a little dollop of sour cream, but we’re big fans of the tangy stuff, but it’s totally optional for you!
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Easy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small red onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 4 cups chicken broth (preferably unsalted)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 can 15 oz black or pinto beans ((rinsed and drained))
- 4 cups tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook one minute more.
- Add broth, salsa verde, beans, chicken, and tortilla chips into the pot.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium-low. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Finding easy weeknight dinners can be challenging, but one of my favorite dinner hacks is using store-bought rotisserie chicken. I’m not sure I could go a week without one 🙂 Using roasted chicken for this recipe really makes this soup come together easily and taste so good.
This is everything you look for in a recipe. It’s easy, quick, delicious, and reheatable. It tastes exactly like an enchilada. You could even add some hot peppers if you wanted a little kick.
Another quick and easy dinner recipe that our family loves is this Tater Tot Casserole. It pleases everyone at the table. With a family of 6, that’s saying something!
Enjoy a quick and delicious dinner! If your husband is like mine, he’ll thank you.
Sareda Schramm says
Question…you put the tortilla chips in the pot with the broth, salsa, etc? Do they completely dissolve and help with the consistency? When Ibhave tortilla soup, I have the tortilla strips on the side because I cannot eat mushy food. I just wanted clarity, and to be sure a spoonful would not contain soggy, limp chips. Thank you ♡
Erin Henry says
Hi Sareda, the chips do dissolve a bit to create a thicker consistency for the soup. If you don’t like mushy food, you may want to leave them out, but that’s a personal preference.
Julia says
This was absolutely delicious and super easy to make!! I added 2 more teaspoons of lime juice which I personally LOVED! 🙂 Thanks for this awesome recipe!
Erin says
I LOVE your addition of lime juice, Julia. What a great idea! I’m sure it was even more tasty…if that’s possible 🙂
Nadia says
YUM! I’m in! Sounds perfect for football games and the beginning of Fall. Thank you! On my list for meal planning next week.
Erin says
Perfect! The perfect recipe for your meal planning next week! It so easy to make – it will be on the table in less than 30 minutes! Enjoy!
Nikk Robinson says
Thanks for the recipe. This looks delicious. I appreciate that it reheats well. That’s a must at my house.
Erin says
Thanks for coming by, Nikk. Reheating is a must in our house too. We are so busy, it’s much easier to make a big batch and then reheat later. Enjoy the soup!
Emily RecipestoNourish says
This soups sounds absolutely delicious! Love all of the flavors. Thanks for sharing it with us at Savoring Saturdays last week.
Erin says
I really, really like this one. It’s an easy soup with super flavor and thick, delicious texture. Enjoy!
Megan says
I absolutely love enchilada soup, in nearly any form. Thanks for sharing your delicious recipe at Merry Monday!
Erin says
Me too…enchilada or tortilla soup is sooo, sooo, good! Thanks for stopping by, Megan!
Marilyn says
Congratulations! Your post was my feature pick from my Commenters at #ThursdayFavoriteThings this week. Visit me on Wednesday evening and to see your feature! I invite you to leave more links to be shared and commented upon.
Marilyn says
This is a great addition to any Cinco de Mayo party. Thank you so much for linking at #WonderfulWednesday! I look forward to seeing what you share every week. Please come back for #ThursdayFavoriteThings or the #RecipeShareParty and get YUMMED. Don’t forget to comment your link #’s so I can be sure to visit and you get a chance to be featured!
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Erin says
Yes, it would be a good addition! It’s super tasty and easy to make! I’ll see you soon!
Rattlebridge Farm says
I’ve got to try this! Your photographs are awesome!
Erin says
It’s really so good! I like my soup a little thick and this doesn’t disappoint. I really appreciate your compliment on my photography. It’s a work in progress 🙂
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
This looks delicious Erin! I love chicken enchilada soup, I haven’t had the chicken enchilada verde before but I’m sure it’s just as tasty. And I always love easy recipes. Thanks for sharing! Pinning to my soup board to try sometime.
Erin says
It surprised me how good it was since it was so simple to make! It tasted like it was cooked for hours, but nope, 30 minutes. I loved that it was think and rich.