Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Chile Rellenos

July 26, 2016

This hearty Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Chile Relleno Soup recipe is a keeper! If you aren’t familiar with chile rellenos, they are roasted and cheese stuffed chiles, that are fried in an egg batter. I always order chile rellenos at Mexican restaurants, but always feel like I need a little more protein in my meal. The added chicken in this soup goes great with the spicy poblano chiles.

1.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (32-oz.) box chicken broth
½ cup diced white onion
3-4 diced poblano peppers
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
2 bay leaves
1 (8-oz.) box cream cheese
1 (8-oz) block sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Add everything but the cream cheese and cheddar cheese to the slow cooker. 2.Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours without opening the lid. 3.Remove chicken breasts, shred and set aside. 4.Discard bay...
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Nutritions

Calories
263

Sodium
406mg
16% DV

Fat
12g
19% DV

Protein
30g
60% DV

Carbs
5g
1% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV