Easy Green Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe
This Green Chicken Enchilada Soup provides 58g protein and 364 calories per serving — a high-protein option that delivers satisfying volume without excess calories. Makes 4 servings in quick prep time, covering most of your daily protein need in a single meal base. Built for efficient meal prep when you want one-pot cooking and straightforward portion control.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(960g)
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(720g)
- •Enchilada Sauce, Red, Canned
- •Green Chiles, Canned, Diced
- •Beans, Great Northern, Canned, Drained
- •Zucchini
- •Bell Pepper
- •Cumin, Ground(15g)
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Avocado
- •Cilantro, Fresh
- •Cheddar Cheese
- •Sour Cream
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
- •Radishes
Instructions
- 1Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Once the oil is glistening, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 more minute.
- 2Add in the chicken stock, chicken, enchilada sauce, green chiles, beans, zucchini, bell peppers, cumin, salt, and pepper, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent and the zucchini is tender, about 30 minutes.
- 3Serve the soup in bowls topped with corn chips, and any additional toppings of your choice, as desired.
Nutrition — Per Serving
364
calories
58g
protein
14g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 2g
- Saturated fat
- 2.9g
- Sodium
- 412 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.4g
4 servings per batch · ~431g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Green Chicken Enchilada Soup have per serving?
Each serving contains 58g of protein and 364 calories, with 14g fat and 2g carbs. This is one of the highest protein-per-calorie ratios in the PrepForge library.
How long does Easy Green Chicken Enchilada Soup take to prep?
This recipe qualifies as quick prep and produces 4 servings from stovetop cooking. You'll have multiple meals ready in minimal time.
Is Easy Green Chicken Enchilada Soup good for muscle gain?
At 58g protein per serving and only 364 calories, this recipe is optimal for muscle gain phases where you need high protein intake with controlled total calories for body composition goals.
