Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Southwest Chicken Soup, a delightful blend of flavors that will make your taste buds dance. This hearty dish combines tender chicken, black beans, corn, and zesty spices, creating a cozy meal perfect for chilly nights or gatherings with loved ones. With minimal preparation time and a slow cooker doing the heavy lifting, this soup is not only easy to make but also a crowd-pleaser. Top it off with fresh avocado and cilantro for a burst of color and flavor, making it an excellent choice for family dinners or parties. Enjoy the rich taste of southwest flavors in every spoonful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 15.5 ounces black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15.25 ounces corn (undrained)
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 4 ounces diced green chilies (undrained)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 14.5 ounces chicken broth
- 1 ounce dry ranch seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 2–3 cups)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (one brick) (room temperature)
Instructions
- Rinse black beans under cold water until clear; drain corn but keep undrained.
- In a slow cooker, combine black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, green chilies, ranch seasoning, cumin, and chili powder.
- Place chicken breasts on top and add cubed cream cheese evenly over the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours or until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred cooked chicken with forks and mix well before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg