Description
Chili Chicken Relleno Soup is a warm and hearty dish that combines tender chicken, zesty spices, and creamy goodness, perfect for cozy nights or game day gatherings. Each flavorful spoonful wraps you in comfort while inviting friends and family to share in the experience. Quick to prepare and visually appealing, this soup is sure to become a favorite on your dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Gather ingredients; chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté chicken in olive oil for 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Add minced garlic during the last minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and green chilies; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add shredded cheeses until melted. Garnish with cilantro and lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg