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Perfectly spiced Green Chili Chicken Soup is like an enchilada in soup form! It’s hearty, delicious, and is always a crowd pleaser.

Mexican Cornbread or Sour Cream Cornbread make perfect accompaniments for this mild yet flavorful soup! If you like the flavors of this soup, you’ll also love Green Chili Chicken and Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas.

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Chili verde = green chili

Some people are normal and only eat soup in the winter when the weather is cold. Well, I’m sure you’ve figured out by now that we’re not normal! We LOVE soup all year long.

We have a few staple soups that are always good to make. And we also like to try new soup recipes. Today, I’m excited to share with you a new recipe we tried for Green Chili Soup (aka Chili Verde Soup) that is similar to our Chicken Enchilada Soup and SO delicious!

This recipe is so flavorful and is filled with some of our favorite ingredients – corn, chicken, and green chilis.

The combination of these foods is fantastic and made for such a great soup, especially with all the toppings (think cheese, sour cream, avocados, cilantro…)

Shredded chicken for green chili soup recipe

How to make Green Chili Soup

COOK. Place chicken broth, enchilada sauce, green chilis, water, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder and shredded chicken in crock pot on HIGH. Stir together and cook for 3-4 hours.

GARNISH. Add salt and pepper to taste and top with Monterrey Jack Cheese, sour cream and sliced avocados.

Other Topping Ideas:

  • Fresh cilantro
  • Crushed tortilla chips or strips
  • Cream cheese
  • Sprinkle of ground cumin

The great thing about this soup is it’s FANTASTIC just how it is! Plus, it can be personalized and added to with your own personal favorite ingredients. Play around and let us know what worked for you.

An instant pot on a counter top

Alternate Cooking Methods

Make this soup in an instant pot: Put everything in the instant pot except the toppings, you can sear the chicken beforehand if you want to. Then turn it on high pressure for 15 minutes, let it naturally release pressure for 5 minutes.

Make on the stovetop: Add all ingredients (except cooked chicken) to a large pot and bring to a light boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. Add the cooked chicken and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Tips + FAQ

  • Hominy is made from kernels of corn. The process included soaking the corn in an alkaline solution which causes the grain to double in size. Hominy is commonly used in grits, corn tortillas, soups, stews, and casseroles. 
  • Chicken stock has a richer flavor than chicken broth because the stock is made from boiling down the bones. Chicken broth is made from the meat of the chicken. If you only have broth that is totally fine!
  • To increase the spice level, use some of the following ideas. You can either add them directly to the soup or have them on the side for those daring individuals to use. Try adding chopped green chilies, such as jalapenos, red chili flakes, tabasco, sriracha, or cayenne. 

Can you make this ahead of time? Yes! Cook the chicken and place it along with the other soup ingredients in an airtight, freezer safe, if applicable, container. Store in the fridge for 1-2 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If the soup was frozen, allow it to thaw overnight in the fridge. Cook according to the recipe directions.ย 

How to store? Storeย in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.ย FREEZEย in a Ziploc or airtight container for 3-4 weeks.

Green Chili Soup recipe with sliced avocados on top

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4.99 from 57 votes

Green Chili Chicken Soup Recipe

By: Lil’ Luna
Perfectly spiced Green Chili Chicken Soup is like an enchilada in soup form! It's hearty, delicious, and is always a crowd pleaser.
Servings: 6
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 3 hours 30 minutes
Total: 3 hours 35 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 3 chicken breasts cooked and shredded
  • 2 14.5 oz cans chicken broth
  • 1 28 oz can mild green enchilada sauce
  • 2 4 oz cans diced green chiles
  • 2/3 c water
  • 1 1/2 TB cumin
  • 1 TB chili powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2/3 c corn (if frozen, thaw out)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Toppings: Monterrey jack cheese, avocado, sour cream

Instructions 

  • Place chicken broth, enchilada sauce, green chiles, water, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder and shredded chicken in crock pot on HIGH. Cook for 3-4 hours
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and top with Monterrey Jack Cheese, sour cream and sliced avocados.

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Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 36g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 138mg, Sodium: 329mg, Potassium: 705mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 1010IU, Vitamin C: 2.7mg, Calcium: 65mg, Iron: 2.6mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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27 Comments

  1. Joy says:

    5 stars
    Yum!! It’s like eating a green chili enchilada in soup form, which is ok with me!! It is loaded with flavor & so hearty!

  2. eat good 4 life says:

    I can wait to start making soups. This only looks very hearty and flavorful for sure!

  3. Andi @ The Weary Chef says:

    5 stars
    Same here! I love soup any time of the year! This one looks great. I can’t wait to try.
    Thank you for sharing, Kristyn. ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. Joanie @ Zagleft says:

    I love soups year-round too, which is strange because it’s so hot in Houston. This chili verde soup sounds like a great recipe to try – so many great flavors!

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      I know! It’s so hot but I still crave soups – mostly because they are just SO good! ;D

  5. Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says:

    I love tortilla soup so I know I’m going to fall in love with this one too! Yeah for tex mex soups! ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      You’ll love this recipe!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

  6. Liz says:

    Love it Kristyn – thank you.

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      You’re welcome, Liz!! Have a great day!

  7. Cindy says:

    It says add marinated chicken but I didn’t see what you marinated with?

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      I updated the recipe… we usually marinate ours in Italian Dressing for at least half a day. ๐Ÿ˜‰

  8. Tonia from TheGunnySack says:

    Ohhh…soup weather! I’m so ready for fall with the chill in the air and delicious things like this soup!

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      I’m right there with you, Tonia!! Fortunately, it will be here before you know it. ๐Ÿ˜‰

  9. Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig says:

    This is a perfect Fall dinner!!

  10. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says:

    Corn AND hominy….brilliant!