Description
Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup is a hearty, flavorful, and comforting meal packed with tender chicken, bold spices, and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this soup will warm your heart and fill your home with tantalizing aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Soup Base:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth or stock (low sodium)
- 2 (400g/15oz) cans black beans, drained
- 2 (400g/15oz) cans corn, drained (or use fresh/frozen corn)
- 1 (800g/28oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 500g (1lb) chicken breast
Spices:
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, adjust for heat)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
For Toppings:
- Shredded cheese (e.g., sharp cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Sour cream or yogurt
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
- Avocado, diced
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients in the Slow Cooker
- Transfer the sautéed aromatics to the slow cooker.
- Add chicken broth, black beans, corn, crushed tomatoes, and all the spices. Stir well to combine.
- Add the Chicken
- Place chicken breasts on top of the mixture, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.
- Cook the Soup
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 6–8 hours or on high heat for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the Chicken
- Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Serve and Garnish
- Ladle the soup into bowls.
- Top with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, and a squeeze of lime. Serve with tortilla chips on the side.
Notes
- Customize the Heat: Adjust cayenne pepper or add diced jalapeños for extra spice.
- Layer Ingredients: Place chicken on top to avoid overcooking.
- Toppings Matter: Don’t skip the toppings—they enhance flavor and texture.
- Freeze for Later: The soup freezes well for up to 3 months; just omit the toppings until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican