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Crockpot Mexican Chicken Soup

Crockpot Mexican Chicken Soup

This Crockpot Mexican Chicken Soup is a healthy, protein-packed meal that transforms fresh ingredients into a cozy dish, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 28 oz Crushed or Diced Tomatoes
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 14 oz Black Beans rinsed and drained
  • 12 oz Corn frozen corn works well
Vegetables
  • 1/2 medium Onion chopped
  • 4 sticks Celery chopped
  • 2 large Carrots peeled and sliced
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or use fresh minced garlic
Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 tbsp Chili Powder
  • to taste Cayenne Pepper optional
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
Protein
  • 3-4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts can substitute with chicken thighs
Finishing Touches
  • handful Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • from 1/2 lime Lime Juice or lemon juice
  • Garnish Options e.g., crushed tortilla chips, Greek yogurt, sliced jalapenos, avocado slices

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop half a medium onion, four sticks of celery, and two large carrots.
  2. In your Crockpot, add the crushed or diced tomatoes, chicken broth, rinsed black beans, and corn.
  3. Gently place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top of the vegetable mixture.
  4. Set your Crockpot to low heat and allow to cook for 6-8 hours.
  5. Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts, shred them, and return to the pot.
  6. Stir in a handful of chopped cilantro and the juice of half a lime.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot with your choice of garnishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for meal prep and stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Adjust spice levels to your preference and feel free to add seasonal veggies.

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