Description
A comforting, flavorful soup made with chicken, tomatoes, beans, and spices, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups canned diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Crispy tortilla strips, for garnish
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onions, mincing the garlic, and chopping the bell peppers.
- In the crockpot, layer the bottom with diced onions and garlic.
- Add the chicken, followed by the canned tomatoes, black beans, and corn.
- Sprinkle in the spices, then pour the broth over everything and mix gently.
- Cover the crockpot and set it on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the pot using two forks and mix everything well before serving.
- Serve with crispy tortilla strips, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime.
Notes
Browning the chicken before adding it to the crockpot can enhance flavor. Layering ingredients properly ensures even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 240
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crockpot, soup, chicken, tortilla, comfort food