Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup

A hearty and flavorful Mexican chicken soup made in a slow cooker, perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week.

4(1)
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time1 hr
Total1 hr 15 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Bowl of Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup garnished with cilantro and lime.

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • (1 can) (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • (1 can) (15 oz) corn, drained
  • (1 can) (14 2/4 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • (1) medium onion, chopped
  • (2 cloves) garlic, minced
  • (1 tsp) ground cumin
  • (1 tsp) chili powder
  • (1/2 tsp) paprika
  • (4 cups) chicken broth
  • (1/2 cups) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • (1) lime, juiced
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a slow cooker, add 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts.

  2. 2

    Add 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed to the slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Stir in 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained, and 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies.

  4. 4

    Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced to the mixture.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, and 1/2 tsp paprika.

  6. 6

    Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  7. 7

    Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.

  8. 8

    Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it with two forks, then return it to the soup.

  9. 9

    Stir in 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, and the juice of 1 lime before serving.

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