KETO Chicken Enchilada Soup
Yesterday here in SE Texas was cold, rainy and just generally yucky. Anytime it is like that I start craving soup… and yesterday it was all about Chicken Enchilada Soup. 
One Pot Dinner
Not only is this soup perfect for a cold day but it is also perfect for the busiest of nights. The soup is made all in one pot and done in under 30 minutes… yes all done in under 30 minutes.
It starts with veggies and ends with cheese, does it get any better?
Yes, it is KETO friendly
I took a “break” from my KETO journey for the holidays and honestly I am not 100% back not he train just yet but this soup is very KETO friendly for all my peeps. To make it extra thick and creamy, without using flour or cornstarch, I used an immersion blender to puree the veggies and cream cheese. By doing this it gives you a super thick soup/stew like consistency that is so comforting and delicious.
If you prefer a brothy enchilada soup then just skip the blending step and add in the chicken. Either way is AMAZING.
Options are good…
This soup recipe is one of my favorites for sure. There are so many options with it. You can use green enchilada sauce or spicy enchilada sauce for extra kick. You can use fresh chopped jalapeños for some extra spice or leave out peppers and chilies all together for a mild soup.
For the non-KETO peeps you can throw in some tortilla chips for a little extra crunch. You could also add in some black beans if you wanted when you add in the chicken.
Make this ASAP
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61 Comments
Collene Lewis
Hi Michelle! I’ve been a lurky follower since I subscribed in my mom life. This recipe looks good and I’m glad it can be versatile by either creamy or brothy. Looking forward for many more yummy recipes!
Sandi
I made this tonight and it is AMAZING. Was wondering the serving size for the calculations of 5 net carbs. How many servings for the entire recipe? Do you have the macros?
admin
There are 8 servings, so about 3/4 cup probably
Dahlia Andrews
Just made this soup and it is delicious it did take longer because I had to use my blender. I don’t have an immersion blender. 😔 but turned out great. Thank you.
admin
I am so glad you liked it…. it is one of my favorites for sure.
PS… I would get an immersion blender if you can… they are so worth it!
debbie berris
I made this soup today and OMG was it ever good. I had two bowls. I had to adapt just a bit. I added a small amount of diced tomatoes and left out the chilis. I used a whisk instead of the immersion blender. It thickened nicely. I let it sit all afternoon before adding the sour cream and I think it just increased in flavor. Thank you for the recipe.
admin
I am so glad you liked it!! Thank you for sharing!
Sarah
Made this tonight and my family loves it!!! It will be a regular in our home now!!! I also stirred the cream cheese with a whisk and let it slow melt. It thickened nicely. Great recipe!!
admin
I am so glad your family loved it! It is a favorite of mine as well!
Sue
I made this soup today and my husband & I loved it! I didn’t blend my veggies so it didn’t get thick but the flavor is great! I was afraid putting in the entire can of green chilies would be too much but the combination with the cheese cools it down. Great soup!
admin
So glad you loved it!
Ryan
This might be the best soup recipe on the planet. Bravo! Bravo! We garnished it with cilantro, diced avocados and thinly sliced fried jalapeños lightly coated with seasoned cornmeal and flour. I hope you have some more recipes.
admin
Thank you so, so much!!
Terri
My daughter and I loved this soup. This was beyond delicious!!! Brilliant! Thanks!!!
jthcko
Just made this soup today and it was wonderful, but I wonder how you came up with 5 net carbs per serving? (assuming 8 servings) I totaled up each individual ingredient (excluding spices and optional toppings) and came up with about 9 net carbs. The good news is the macro ratios are still decent… thanks
admin
Based on the Carb Manager app it was 5 net carbs
Elizabeth
Made this tonight it was great.!! Will blend veggies with hand helt blender like it suggests before chicken, cheese,etc. next time. Great recipe.🤗
admin
GREAT idea!
Cindi
Can you freeze this soup?
admin
I have not tried…but I will soon
Shelly
This does freeze well! I make a double batch, but before adding the chicken, cheeses, or lime, I divide it and freeze half. Then when I want to make a yummy home cooked meal without the mess I throw two big chicken breast in the crockpot with the half I froze and let it cook on low for 6 hours. I use a hand mixer to shred the chicken and mix it all up, then I add cheeses, lime juice, cilantro and diced avocado. I serve it with some soft crusty French bread for my kiddos who don’t need to watch their carbs. Super easy make ahead meal that everyone loves!
Michael
Made tonight was so good my wife and kids loved it. I did make two changes. One I used a poblano pepper instead of green pepper I feel it made for better spice and flavor. Two I used chicken thighs instead of breast again I feel a little more flavor. Oh and I cooked my chicken in the chicken broth to add flavor to that as well.
Sonja
DELICIOUS!!! The only change I made was adding a can of Eden Black Soybeans (1 net gram of carbs per serving). Definitely a keeper – thank you
Sandy
Made this soup the other night and oh my was it delicious! I made keto cheddar biscuits in the air fryer to go with it and we had a fantastic meal. Thank you for such a great recipe!
Crystal
Really good! I added zucchini and riced cauliflower to mine with some wonton strips as topping. Yum!
admin
So glad you liked it… and some great add in options… THANKS!
Anita booth
I calculated this and got 20g carbs. How is this low carb? Did I calculate wrong?
admin
You probably calculated for the entire recipe, not per serving
Kai
This was delicious! Whole family loved it and wanted seconds. Definitely going into dinner rotation.
Jocelyn
The recipe isn’t here anymore, this was my favorite enchilada soup, I’m so sad! Can I get the recipe somewhere??
Chelle Chelle
https://sparklesnsprouts.com/2024/10/29/chicken-enchilada-soup-2/
I am so sorry my site had a massive hiccup and my recipes have disappeared… but I knew this one by heart as it is one of my faves as well. So sorry for the delay.
Shannon
Made this once a few months ago and now it is a staple! My whole family loves it. I skip the immersion blender step altogether, double the amount of garlic and cut the chili powder in half. I make a double batch, but before adding the chicken, cheeses, or lime, I divide it and freeze half. Then when I want to make a yummy home cooked meal without the mess I throw two big chicken breast in the crockpot with the half I froze and let it cook on low for 6 hours. I use a hand mixer to shred the chicken and mix it all up, then I add cheeses, lime juice, cilantro and diced avocado. I serve it with some soft crusty French bread for my kiddos who don’t need to watch their carbs. Super easy make ahead meal that everyone loves!
Chelsea
It looks like recipe disappeared? Besides the blog text, all that’s left is [mpprecipe-recipe:475].
admin
I am so sorry but it is all fixed now. I do apologize
Chelsea
Thank you so much for the quick fix! I have this recipe on our household’s menu for the week so am really looking forward to it. Even tried looking for another recipe but none of them compare 🙂
Melissa P
Made this tonight and loved it!! Delicious and that squeeze of lime adds the right amount of tangy-ness!
admin
LOVE that you LOVE it!!
Christopher Premaza
I made this tonight and my family loved it!!
I tripled the recipe, good thing because they all ate 2 bowls. The few changes I made was was 6 chicken breasts and I didn’t add the sour cream. I also cooked it for 2 extra hours before serving.
admin
I am so, so happy your family loved it! I am also so happy to hear it was good without the sour cream. Let me know if there is another recipe you would like… always looking for ideas 🙂
Lisa Kaye Baker
Has anyone tried this in a slow cooker?
admin
Sorry for my delayed response… YES you can make this in a slow cooker or instant pot. Just make sure to add in the cream cheese, shredded cheese and lime juice at the end. Let me know how it turns out!! 🙂
Becky Vandenberg
For Diabetics these recipes need both carbs and calories PER serving, with serving size plainly shown. Thanks.
admin
Becky at the bottom of the recipe there is a box that says “nutrition” if you click on the arrow it will drop down and give you the nutrition info you are requesting. Hope this helps.
Amy
This recipe was delicious! I made it with rotisserie chicken, and followed the directions exactly. I’m freezing some of it for lunches!
admin
I am so glad you liked it!! Thank you so much for the review!!
Annalea
This soup is deelishious!! Is it 1700 calories a serving?
Laura T
OMG! This recipe is PHENOMENAL! My husband grilled the chicken, I shredded it, and left it in the refrigerator. I cooked the ingredients in segments as the recipe called for; however, I did it over a 4 hour period on the stovetop on Medium-Low to let the flavors continue to develop. We aren’t big sour cream users, so I only added 4 oz. of it. We topped it with the tortilla strips (salad topper) and shredded Monterey Jack and Medium Cheddar. WINNER! Thank you so much!
Julia T
I made this for dinner tonight since it’s soup weather and was looking for something keto and different it was so delicious I sent the recipe to all my girls and my bestie to try. Thank you
admin
So, so happy you liked it!
Janna Dalecky
I can’t see the recipe
admin
So sorry for the inconvenience… it is all back up and running
Sue
Can’t see the recipe. This is my favorite recipe! Please !
Chelle Chelle
https://sparklesnsprouts.com/2024/10/29/chicken-enchilada-soup-2/
I am so sorry my site had a massive hiccup and my recipes have disappeared… but I knew this one by heart as it is one of my faves as well. So sorry for the delay.
Sarah
I can’t find the recipe, link does not work. Can you email it to me please? I planned to make it tonight … Will screen shot ingredients to prevent this in the future! Thank you so much!
Chelle Chelle
https://sparklesnsprouts.com/2024/10/29/chicken-enchilada-soup-2/
I am so sorry my site had a massive hiccup and my recipes have disappeared… but I knew this one by heart as it is one of my faves as well. So sorry for the delay.
Lance Hayes
I can’t see the recipe
Please help
Chelle Chelle
https://sparklesnsprouts.com/2024/10/29/chicken-enchilada-soup-2/
I am so sorry my site had a massive hiccup and my recipes have disappeared… but I knew this one by heart as it is one of my faves as well. So sorry for the delay.
Emily Mendez
I’ve made this recipe in the past and loved it. I’m not seeing the recipe now just the blog post. Is the recipe available somewhere? Looking forward to making this again!
Chelle Chelle
https://sparklesnsprouts.com/2024/10/29/chicken-enchilada-soup-2/
I am so sorry my site had a massive hiccup and my recipes have disappeared… but I knew this one by heart as it is one of my faves as well. So sorry for the delay.
Loan Prado
Can you please post the recipe? All I can see are a few pictures and comments. Thank you.
Chelle Chelle
https://sparklesnsprouts.com/2024/10/29/chicken-enchilada-soup-2/
I am so sorry my site had a massive hiccup and my recipes have disappeared… but I knew this one by heart as it is one of my faves as well. So sorry for the delay.