Description
This Crockpot Chipotle Chicken Soup is a flavorful and hearty dish with a hint of smoky spice. Perfect for a cozy night in, this soup is easy to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
For the soup:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 to 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped plus 1 tablespoon sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion, garlic, and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Transfer the sautéed mixture to the crockpot. Add the chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, chicken broth, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken: Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the soup.
- Finish and serve: Stir in lime juice and cilantro before serving. Enjoy with optional toppings like tortilla chips, avocado, sour cream, or cheese.
Notes
- Adjust the number of chipotle peppers to control spice level.
- For a creamier soup, add heavy cream or coconut milk at the end.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
