Keto Chicken Enchilada Soup
Keto green chicken enchilada soup takes just minutes to make. Green enchilada sauce, cheese, chicken and more make this soup delicious.
Servings: 6
Cost: $21.46 Recipe, $3.58 per Serving
Ingredients
- 9 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Diced
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 14 oz can Green Enchilada Sauce
- 8 oz Salsa Verde
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese diced into small pieces
- 3 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 tsp Xanthan Gum
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook for 3–5 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the green enchilada sauce, salsa verde, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the heavy whipping cream, Monterey Jack cheese, and cream cheese. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the cheeses are completely melted and the soup is smooth, about 4–6 minutes.
- Stir in the xanthan gum and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the soup thickens.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onions.
Notes
Expert Tips
- Chicken - Cook the chicken in a large pot that you will cook all the other ingredients. You will brown the chicken until cooked through, but you can also use leftover cooked chicken.
- Combining Soup Ingredients - Allow the soup to come to a boil and simmer so the ingredients mix together and begin to thicken.
- Add Veggies - Add 1/2 of a cup spinach, bell peppers, or cauliflower. You can even add in a can of tomato sauce.
- Spicy Version - Use hot Rotel or pepper jack cheese for a kick of flavor.
- Crockpot Option - Add everything except cheese/cream — cook 4–6 hours on LOW, then stir in cheese and cream before serving.
- Spices - You can even add in Mexican Spices as 1/2 tsp of paprika, cumin and chili powder for added of flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 681kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 290mg | Sodium: 1973mg | Potassium: 702mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2102IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 367mg | Iron: 2mg
