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A hearty crockpot chicken tortilla soup in a bowl, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime.

Two-Ingredient Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken Soup

This incredibly simple recipe features just two ingredients: chicken and green enchilada sauce, slow-cooked to perfection for a flavorful and easy meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5-2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 can green enchilada sauce 15 oz

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Place the raw chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Pour the entire can of green enchilada sauce over the chicken.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked.
  • Remove the cooked chicken and shred it on a cutting board.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the soup.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

Notes

This soup is great served with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheese, or fresh cilantro. For a thicker soup, consider adding a cornstarch slurry at the end of cooking.