Description
A warm, comforting, and hearty soup that brings the soul of a slow-cooked meal to your busy weeknights. This vibrant blend features tender shredded chicken, black beans, and colorful bell peppers simmered in a seasoned tomato base. Enhanced with smoky chipotle and zesty lime, this soup is a nourishing bowl that feels like a big hug, perfect for families and easy meal prep.
Ingredients
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (28-oz) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 (15-oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp lime juice
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings: cilantro, avocado, tortilla strips
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, tomatoes, and black beans on top of the chicken.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the chili powder, cumin, minced chipotle pepper, salt, and pepper.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Remove chicken breasts, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker.
Stir in the fresh lime juice before serving.
Notes
Leftovers store beautifully in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and the flavors intensify overnight. Feel free to adjust the chipotle pepper amount for your preferred smoke level.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 360
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg