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Crock Pot Green Enchilada Chicken Soup

ByHannah Peterson

Crock Pot Green Enchilada Chicken Soup

Creamy, zesty, low-carb comfort food that practically cooks itself!

If you’re craving something cozy, cheesy, and full of flavor — without spiking your blood sugar — this diabetic-friendly Green Enchilada Chicken Soup is about to become a weekly favorite.

It’s a beautiful blend of tender shredded chicken, mellow green enchilada sauce, warm spices, and melted Monterey Jack cheese that turns irresistibly creamy in the slow cooker. Best part? You just dump, stir, and walk away while the crock pot works its magic.

This soup tastes like a bowl of green chicken enchiladas but with only a fraction of the carbs — and way more protein!

🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (chicken breast or rotisserie)
  • 1 cup green enchilada sauce (choose low-sodium if diabetic)
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup heavy cream or unsweetened coconut milk
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro + jalapeño, for garnish

🍲 How to Make It (Slow Cooker Method)

  1. Load the Crock Pot
    Add shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, broth, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Slow Cook to Perfection
    • Cook 4–6 hours on LOW or
    • 2–3 hours on HIGH
  3. Make It Creamy
    In the last 30 minutes, stir in the Monterey Jack cheese and heavy cream (or coconut milk).
    Let everything melt together into silky, cheesy goodness.
  4. Serve & Garnish
    Ladle into bowls and top with fresh chopped cilantro and sliced jalapeños.
    Add a squeeze of lime for extra brightness.

❤️ Why This Soup Works for Low-Carb & Diabetic Diets

  • High in protein to keep blood sugar stable
  • Low in carbs thanks to no tortillas or thickeners
  • Uses low-sodium broth and controlled ingredients
  • Full of flavor without needing added sugar

🔢 Nutrition Estimate (per serving, 4 servings)

(Values may vary depending on the enchilada sauce brand.)

  • Calories: ~310
  • Protein: 27g
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbs: 5–7g net
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Sugar: 1–2g

🌶 Tip: Want it thicker?

Stir in 2–3 oz cream cheese in the final 30 minutes. It becomes ultra-creamy!

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