Description
Southwest Chicken Soup is a flavorful, creamy dish that brings warmth to any meal. It’s packed with wholesome ingredients like black beans, corn, and tender chicken, making it a satisfying choice for family dinners or gatherings. This easy-to-make soup cooks effortlessly in a slow cooker, allowing the rich flavors to meld together while you enjoy time with loved ones. In just 15 minutes, you can have everything prepped and ready to go. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, this soup is sure to impress with its comforting taste and delightful texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 ounce dry ranch seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2-3 cups)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (one brick, room temperature)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and rinse the black beans.
- In a slow cooker, combine black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, green chilies, ranch seasoning, cumin, chili powder, and onion.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it with forks, return it to the pot, and stir in cream cheese until combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg