Green Chicken Enchilada Soup

Freezer meal recipe: Green Chicken Enchilada Soup

Green Chicken Enchilada Soup

Green Chicken Enchilada Soup is packed with chicken, sweet corn, salsa verde, beans, and a kick of flavor. Make this meal stand out by piling on your favorite toppings, such as avocado, tortilla strips, cilantro, and cheese.
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Cooking Method Slow Cooker, Pressure Cooker
Protien Type Chicken
Diet Gluten Free, Nut Free, High Protein
Servings 5 people

EQUIPMENT

1 Gallon Freezer Bag

Ingredients
  

Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:

  • 1 1/2 lb Chicken Breasts
  • 1 (15 oz) can Cannellini Beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Salsa Verde
  • 1 Jalapeno seeded and diced (or thrown in whole with a 1" slit)
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn
  • 1/4 cup Diced Onion
  • 1 tbsp Chicken Bouillon Base *recommend Better Than Bouillon
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 1-2 tsp Diced Chipotle Peppers in Adobo
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Add Day of Cooking:

  • 3 cups Water
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream

Instructions
 

To Freeze and Cook Later:

  • Label your freezer bag with the recipe's name, cooking instructions, and date.
  • Add all ingredients to the freezer bag EXCEPT 3 cups Water and 1/2 cup Sour Cream.
  • Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze for up to three months.

Slow Cooker:

  • Empty the thawed contents of the bag into a slow cooker.
  • Add 3 cups Water and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165F.

Pressure Cooker:

  • Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a pressure cooker and add 3 cups Water.
  • Turn the pressure to high and cook for 20 minutes with quick pressure release.

Additional Instructions:

  • Remove the jalapeno if added whole.
  • Shred chicken and return to liquid.
  • Add 1/2 cup Sour Cream and mix well. Allow the soup to sit for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestions:

  • Serve with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 31gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 972mgPotassium: 767mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 511IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Printable Bag Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.
**Please note: Bag labels are based on the original recipe. If you’ve adjusted the serving sizes, the cooking time and ingredient amounts on the label may no longer be accurate.
Green Chicken Enchilada Soup Bag Label
Freezer meal recipe: Green Chicken Enchilada Soup

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