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Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup

An easy dump-and-go Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup made with tender shredded chicken, tomatoes, chipotle spices, black beans, and corn!
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: mexican chicken soup, slow cooker chicken soup, slow cooker soup
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 431kcal
Author: Kate | You Say Potatoes

Equipment

  • 1 6.5L Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 15 ounce can diced/chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ an onion diced (or 1 teaspoon onion powder)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1-2 teaspoon chili powder mild or hot
  • 1-2 teaspoons chipotle paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can corn drained
  • Juice of ½ a lime
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, tortilla chips

Instructions

  • Add the whole chicken breasts, tomatoes (with juices), broth, onion, garlic, chili powder, chipotle paste, cumin, and paprika to your slow cooker.
  • Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  • 30 minutes before the end of cooking time, stir in the drained beans and corn.
  • Remove the cooked chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot. Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper (you may not need any salt if your broth is salty).
  • Ladle into bowls and top with chopped cilantro, cheese, sour cream, avocado, or tortilla chips if desired.
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Nutrition

Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 948mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.