Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup

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I always keep certain canned goods on hand to whip up standards. You can cook chicken thighs ahead of time and add to this slow cooker Mexican soup, or you can put boneless cuts of chicken in at the beginning of the cooking time. Slightly spicy, it's a terrific 'comfort' food!

Close up of Mexican chicken soup on spoon
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
6 hrs 35 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
6 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 6 boneless chicken thighs, or more to taste

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles

  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

  • 1 tablespoon shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon sour cream, or to taste (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon crushed tortilla chips, or to taste (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

  1. Place chicken thighs in a large pot of water. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-high and boil until no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes. Remove from the pot and let cool until able to handle, about 10 minutes. Shred chicken.

  2. Place chicken broth, tomatoes, black beans, corn, tomato sauce, chiles, and taco seasoning into the bottom of a slow cooker. Add shredded chicken. Cover and cook on Low, 6 to 8 hours.

  3. Serve topped with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

344 Calories
11g Fat
37g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 344
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 1931mg 84%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 10g 35%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 24g 49%
Vitamin C 23mg 25%
Calcium 97mg 7%
Iron 6mg 33%
Potassium 781mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.