Creamy and loaded with tender chunks of chicken, this comforting keto green chicken enchilada soup is sure to become one of your new favorites!
I’m a big fan of easy keto soups that can be thrown together in just minutes. Mostly because I’m lazy like that, but also because they are filling and satisfying and never leave me feeling sad about a lack of carbs.
This awesome keto green chicken enchilada soup is no exception. It’s so dreamy and flavorful that every sip is total bliss. I’d even go so far as to say that it rivals my popular jalapeño popper soup from Week 2 of my free keto meal plans!
With only 5 ingredients and no chopping required, it doesn’t get much easier than this keto green chicken enchilada soup either! You can cook it in less than 10 minutes on the stove, or even faster if you do it in the microwave.
Using a rotisserie chicken is super convenient when you’re pressed for time – and while I always have some of my easy Instant Pot bone broth on hand, you can also substitute a good quality boxed chicken broth or stock in a pinch!
If you’re already a fan of my Green Chicken Enchilada Cauliflower Casserole then you’re really going to love this soup! On its own it’s not spicy – making it perfect for families with children, but you can add additional heat with minced jalapeños or habaneros if that’s how you guys roll!
To my lactose intolerant peeps, I apologize in advance – this soup won’t work the same without the dairy. For a similar flavor profile in a dairy free format, I recommend trying my low carb Mexican Chicken Soup from a few years back instead!
In other news, we are in the states until Saturday, when we return to sunny Belize for a few months before our next trip. While it’s been great traveling and spending time with family and old friends, I’m exhausted and looking forward to our simpler life on the island. Not to mention the incredible sunrises and sunsets!
NOW GO MAKE THIS SOUP!
Seriously.
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Easy Green Chicken Enchilada Soup – Low Carb & Keto
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender chunks of chicken, this keto friendly soup can be made in just minutes and is super satisfying! One of my new favorites!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salsa verde (see example)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups bone broth or chicken stock
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
Instructions
- Combine the salsa, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and chicken stock in a blender and blend until smooth. (You can also use an immersion blender right in your saucepan for this step.)
- Pour into a medium saucepan and cook on medium until hot – don’t bring to a boil. Alternatively, you can heat this in a microwave safe bowl in 1 minute increments until hot, stirring in between each minute.
- Add the shredded chicken and cook an additional 3 – 5 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with additional shredded cheddar and chopped cilantro if desired.
- Category: Keto chicken soup recipe
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 346
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 3g net
- Protein: 32g
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Leah says
This was amazing! So delicious! We added a can of corn to it as well, and I’d highly recommend it!
Cheri says
This is amazing! Love all things gem chili!
Barbara says
This is soooo satisfying, I was shortness for time so I used a rotisserie chicken. Also I quadrupled the recipe and added 1/2 tsp of konjac powder to slightly thicken the soup, this is going on regular rotation. Thank you.
Nina Salvemini says
This soup is magical and so easy!! Gracias!!!
Mellissa Sevigny says
So glad you liked it Nina!!!
kmf says
Can I make this in a crock pot???
Mellissa Sevigny says
Theoretically yes, but I’m not sure about the timing or if you should add the cheese at the very end until just melted instead of cooking it all together from the get go. Let us know if you try it and how it comes out!
vicky t says
I have made a very similar recipe like this in the instant pot, poultry setting for one hour, then shred the chicken and add cream cheese towards the end. Slow cooker too, pour all and low setting for about 7 hours. Yum!
Josie says
This recipe is great! Simple and tastes amazing, but also satisfying! I’ve been looking for meals that taste like home and this is one of them. Thanks so much!
Megan says
I just made this. It’s fantastic! Thank you for sharing.
Ellen Richardson says
I could’ve eaten this entire pot! It was seriously delicious. Thank you for the recipe and thanks too everyone else for suggestions on changing it up. Will definitely make again. On a side note, it’s not fair to rub in that you live in beautiful Belize! Totally envious. ?
NF says
A cool, damp day, perfect for soup. Already had all the ingredients including the chicken slow cooked in salsa verde(one of my favorite crock pot snacks). I added a little more of everything because that’s what I do. This is an awesome, easy soup. Added a little red salsa to the initial immersion, turned it a lovely pinky orangey color, added some zing. Added cilantro and cumin to taste to the mix. Going to have a bowl now. Sour cream, guac, a few chopped tomatoes as topping. Thumbs up.
Grace Cooper says
Made as written, then as I was “plating” I added about 1/4-1/2 cup spinach. It was so yummy and filling. I had my doubts (about it being filling) when I saw the finished product, but 1 serving was all I needed. ¡Gracias!