Description
This Crockpot Chipotle Chicken Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with tender chicken, black beans, corn, and a spicy chipotle kick, this soup is easy to make and delicious to enjoy. Let your slow cooker do the work for you with this satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Soup:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the can)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Add all Chicken Soup ingredients: Place chicken, tomatoes, black beans, corn, onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper in the crockpot. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken: Remove chicken, shred with forks, then return it to the soup.
- Season and serve: Stir in lime juice, adjust seasoning, and serve hot garnished with cilantro.
Notes
- Add avocado, cheese, or sour cream for extra richness.
- For a thicker soup, blend 1 cup of mixture before adding shredded chicken back in.
- Adjust chipotle amount based on spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
