We love to make big batches of yummy soups to eat for easy and satisfying meals during cooler months. One of our favorite soups in the past has been a chicken enchilada or chicken tortilla soup, but wanted to see what we could do to make it a bit less fattening and still satisfying. This Weight Watchers Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup is a great substitute and comes in at only 3 points per bowl. That is a hearty portion too! Not only is it packed full of flavor, but it is so easy and simple to make you won’t believe it. We are working hard to continue eating as much organic as possible, and this recipe is a perfect one to showcase how tasty organic produce can be.
Weight Watchers Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup
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If you like making meals ahead and freezing them, or simply enjoy the ease of using your Crockpot for evening meals then you’ll love this one. Not only is it a great make ahead and freeze soup, it is perfect for tossing into the crockpot and letting simmer all day. While the flavors are great in this, it doesn’t offer that heat punch you think of when you hear the words green chile or peppers. It is a favorite of the Wee Child and is truly kid-friendly.
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Ingredients for Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup
1 Pound Shredded Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, roasted, and shredded
1 Cup Fat-Free Sour Cream
2 Cups Frozen Corn
4 Cups Baby Spinach
1 White Onion Diced Fine
1 Yellow Bell Pepper Diced Fine
3 Poblano Peppers Roasted and Diced
3 Cloves Minced Roasted Garlic
5 Cups Water
3 Cups Fat-Free Low Sodium Chicken Broth
1 Tablespoon Cumin
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
Directions for Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup
In a large stockpot, combine all ingredients except for sour cream.
Simmer on medium heat for 1 hour.
Mix in sour cream, and continue cooking for 10 minutes.
Combine all ingredients in a large stockpot and simmer on medium heat for 1 hour.
Crockpot Directions:
Combine all ingredients except sour cream into Crockpot.
Cook on high heat for 3 hours.
Stir in sour cream right before serving.
Instant Pot Directions:
Combine all ingredients except sour cream into Instant Pot liner.
Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
Natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then add sour cream, stir well, and serve.
- 1 Pound Shredded Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, roasted, and shredded
- 1 Cup Fat-Free Sour Cream
- 2 Cups Frozen Corn
- 4 Cups Baby Spinach
- 1 White Onion Diced Fine
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper Diced Fine
- 3 Poblano Peppers Roasted and Diced
- 3 Cloves Minced Roasted Garlic
- 5 Cups Water
- 3 Cups Fat-Free Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 Tablespoon Cumin
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- In a large stockpot, combine all ingredients except for sour cream.
- Simmer on medium heat for 1 hour.
- Mix in sour cream, and continue cooking for 10 minutes.
- Combine all ingredients in a large stockpot and simmer on medium heat for 1 hour.
- Crockpot Directions:
- Combine all ingredients except sour cream into Crockpot.
- Cook on high heat for 3 hours.
- Stir in sour cream right before serving.
- Instant Pot Directions:
- Combine all ingredients except sour cream into Instant Pot liner.
- Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then add sour cream, stir well, and serve.
Makes 8 Servings
Serving size: 1 1/2 cups per serving
6 PointsPlus per serving
1 SmartPoints per serving on FreeStyle Plan or Flex Plan
3 SmartPoints per serving on Beyond the Scale
As you can see this recipe is super easy to throw together. If you prep your vegetables and chicken ahead of time like we do each week it will take no time at all for you to toss this into a slow cooker and allow to cook while you do housework or go shopping. Come home to the great smell of this healthy soup simmering and enjoy a heaping bowl with a side of baked tortilla chips!
More Weight Watchers Recipes:
Weight Watchers Sesame Chicken
Weight Watchers Baked Veggie Egg Rolls
Weight Watchers CrockPot Chicken Verde
Weight Watchers CrockPot Homemade Sloppy Joes
Cathy says
I make soup a couple times a week in the fall and this one is new to me. Definitely will have to try it. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time.. Cathy
sneh says
The soup looks so delicious. Nutritious and easy to prepare. Perfect!
visiting from share it Sunday.
AnnMarie says
Pinned! Love finding recipes like this. I am a huge fan of Weight Watchers recipes. This sounds and looks delicious!
Heather @ My Overflowing Cup says
I’m visiting for the first time from Making Monday #56. This looks so delicious. Thanks so much – pinning it now.
Stephanie says
This looks delicious! I would love for you share it on my Tasty Tuesday recipe link up here! Everything gets pinned and I would love to have you!
LInda @ Fit Fed and Happy says
Is weight watchers going well for you? How does the points program work, does the more calories something have the more points it has?
Katie says
Honestly Linda I don’t actually do Weight Watchers. I do however love the lower fat and yummy recipes and many of my readers have said they preferred that I keep the points listed and do recipes that are good for a Weight Watchers diet so I do. Points are figured based on fat, carbs, fiber and protein. Total calories doesn’t necessarily mean it will have more points. With Points Plus most fruits & veggies in their natural state are considered free – I do however include the point values when I cook them in a recipe. I think a lot of people like the fact that Weight Watchers is a pretty easy to learn point system and doesn’t restrict anything from your diet. As long as you account for points, you are free to eat whatever you want. The healthier version recipes are popular because they have lower points than regular so you can eat more 🙂 Here is a great getting started tutorial for free at Slap Dash Mom: http://slapdashmom.com/how-to-do-weight-watchers-for-free/ She explains it way better than I can 🙂
June says
The new SmartPoints considers calories, sat. Fat, sugar, & protein. This started in December 2015.
Katie says
I haven’t had a chance to update all of my posts to reflect Classic, Points Plus, and SmartPoints yet. I hope to get them all updated soon as I am using SmartPoints myself 🙂
Cynthia L says
I love soup in the cooler weather – we have it once or twice a week. This looks so creamy and delicious! Thanks for linking to the In and Out of the Kitchen Party!
Paulette says
I am always looking for great Weight Watchers (or any lower calorie) recipe. I am pinning this to make soon! Thank you for sharing this!
Lory Robinson says
This looks so good! Great timing for me because I am just starting Weight Watchers. 🙂
Lory
http://www.therobinsnestdesigns.com
Nicole Neverman says
Thank you so much for attending week 16 of #PureBlogLove and linking your fantastic blog post, I can’t wait to see what you have in store for our next party, Thursday 8 PM EST- Sundays at midnight. Your post has been added to the #PureBlogLove Pinterest board for all to see 🙂 Have a great day!
Nicole
divya sharma says
Loved it! Made it last night and all the ladies in my office asked for the recipe!! This will be a go to in my recipe box!
Rebecca says
What is the exact serving size? Also it you say 5 points per serving, but just above the recipe itself it says 3 points per serving? It looks delicious and I can’t wait to try it.
Katie says
It is actually 3 SmartPoints per serving. I divide the entire batch into 8 containers when I make it. Each container is 3 SmartPoints.
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!
Jamie says
This sounds amazing! I actually think I have all the ingredients on hand. I may make some for lunch!! Thank you for linking up to More The Merrier Monday.
Jamie
http://diyhsh.com/
Fabiola Rodriguez says
Perfect comfort soup! I would probably not add the sour cream, but otherwise this sounds like something I could make. I’ll be pinning and tweeting this! Greetings from the Inspire Me Monday linky 🙂