Name: Southwest Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 15.5 ounces black beans (drained and rinsed); 15.25 ounces corn (undrained); 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (undrained); 14.5 ounces chicken broth; 4 ounces diced green chilies (undrained); 1/2 cup diced onion; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2-3 cups); 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)

Southwest Chicken Soup

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Get ready to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings with this delightful Southwest Chicken Soup. Perfect for any occasion, this creamy and hearty dish combines tender chicken, black beans, corn, and a blend of spices that create a symphony of flavors. Cooking in a slow cooker makes it incredibly easy—just toss in the ingredients and let them meld together while you focus on your day. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy family dinner or hosting friends, this soup guarantees comfort and satisfaction without the fuss. Garnish with fresh cilantro or avocado for an added touch of flavor, making each bowl a comforting experience everyone will love.

Author: Penelope
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Southwestern

Ingredients

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15.5 ounces black beans (drained and rinsed)
15.25 ounces corn (undrained)
14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (undrained)
14.5 ounces chicken broth
4 ounces diced green chilies (undrained)
1/2 cup diced onion
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2–3 cups)
8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)

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Instructions

Prepare your ingredients by rinsing the black beans and draining the corn and diced tomatoes.
In your slow cooker, add chicken breasts, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, green chilies, chicken broth, ranch seasoning, cumin, chili powder, and diced onion.
Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat for about 4 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks; return shredded chicken to the pot.
Stir in room temperature cream cheese until melted and well incorporated.
Serve hot with optional garnishes like chopped cilantro or avocado.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 370
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 80mg

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