Green chili chicken soup is a mix of Mexican spices with juicy bites of chicken that’s super easy to make on a weeknight when there’s not much time.
Green chili chicken soup and white chicken chili soup are different.
This soup brings more spices or chilies in the meal. You still get the juicy chicken but this is perfect for anyone who is an green salsa fan.
There isn’t a creamy broth but that means the broth has to be flavorful.
A soup with kernels of corn, beans and some hints of lime that’ll only take about 45 minutes from start to finish. This is also a great soup to make ahead of time or to take for lunch the next day.
How To Make Green Chili Chicken Soup
Ingredients needed
- Chicken
- Onion
- Garlic
- Chicken broth
- Green enchilada sauce
- Diced green chilies
- Corn
- Navy beans
- Cumin
- Lime
- All-purpose flour
- Cheese for topping
Tip before starting the recipe
I suggest using rotisserie chicken from the store and chopping it up. This makes the recipe fast and easy. Or you could use leftover chicken from another recipe as well.
Making green chili chicken soup
- To start, dice the onion, mince the garlic and drain then rinse the canned beans and corn.
- In a large pot on medium high heat add in oil then toss in the diced onions. When the onions start to change color add in the minced garlic. Season lightly with salt and pepper and cook until the garlic starts to get little brown bits on it.
- Now, turn the heat to medium and add in the flour and mix it in with the ingredients. Toss in the corn, green chilies and navy beans. Give everything a mix then slowly pour in the chicken broth.
- Next, add in the enchilada sauce and cumin. Bring to a simmer then cover the pot and allow the soup to cook for about 10 minutes. Just to bring the flavors together.
- Lastly, squeeze a lime into the soup then taste for salt and black pepper. Serve the soup with shredded or crumbled cheese and more lime of you’d like.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I make this in a crockpot or Instant pot?
Yes, this recipe works great in the slow cooker or instant pot. If you’re still using cooked chicken just toss everything in and let it heat through over a few hours. If using raw chicken let it cook first then shred it later.
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Green Chili Chicken Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 15 ounce can of navy beans, drained & rinsed
- 15 ounce can of corn, drained & rinsed
- 7 ounce can of diced green chilies, drained & rinsed
- 4 cup chicken broth
- 10 ounce can of green enchilada sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 lime, squeezed
- cheese for topping
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- To start, dice the onion, mince the garlic and drain then rinse the canned beans and corn.
- In a large pot on medium high heat add in oil then toss in the diced onions. When the onions start to change color add in the minced garlic. Season lightly with salt and pepper and cook until the garlic starts to get little brown bits on it.
- Now, turn the heat to medium and add in the flour and mix it in with the ingredients. Toss in the corn, green chilies and navy beans. Give everything a mix then slowly pour in the chicken broth.
- Next, add in the enchilada sauce and cumin. Bring to a simmer then cover the pot and allow the soup to cook for about 10 minutes. Just to bring the flavors together.
- Lastly, squeeze a lime into the soup then taste for salt and black pepper. Serve the soup with shredded or crumbled cheese and more lime of you'd like.