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!

Submitted by michelle o'c

Updated on August 20, 2024

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

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

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.
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.
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.

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