Crockpot Mexican Chicken Soup: Easy, Flavorful Comfort in a Bowl
A delicious and hearty crockpot recipe that combines tender chicken with vibrant Mexican flavors for a comforting soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Add the beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, and garlic on top of the chicken.
- Pour in the chicken broth and season with chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once the chicken is cooked, shred it in the pot and stir to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For added creaminess, stir in some cream cheese during the last hour of cooking.
- Top with cheese, avocado, or tortilla strips for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Crockpot Mexican Chicken Soup, chicken soup, Mexican soup, comfort food