Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup With Black Beans & Corn (Slow Cooker)
This slow cooker chicken and rice soup is a comforting and hearty dish that is packed with flavors and textures. The combination of tender shredded chicken, aromatic spices, and wholesome ingredients creates a satisfying meal that is perfect for warming up on a chilly day. With a hint of smokiness from the chipotle pepper and a burst of freshness from the cilantro and lime juice, each spoonful is a delicious blend of comforting and vibrant flavors. Top it off with creamy avocado, crunchy tortilla chips, and a dollop of sour cream for a satisfying and fulfilling meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 chipotle pepper, seeds removed, minced (sold in cans, in adobo sauce)
- 2/3 cup brown rice
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (15 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes
- 5 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped avocado (if desired)
- Tortilla chips (if desired)
- Sour cream (if desired)
Instructions
- Place chopped onion, garlic, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, ground cumin and chipotle pepper into the bottom of a crockpot.
- Cover this mixture with brown rice and boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
- Pour diced tomatoes, with juices, and chicken broth over the chicken breasts.
- Turn the crockpot to Low and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 8 hours.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and, using two forks, shred the chicken. Return the chicken to the crockpot, along with the black beans and frozen corn.
- Cook on Low for an additional 30 to 60 minutes. Stir in chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with chopped avocado, tortilla chips and sour cream, if desired.
Yield
Serves 6 to 8
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving (1/6 of Recipe)
- Calories: 217 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 28 g
- Protein Content: 19 g
- Fat Content: 4 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
- Cholesterol Content: 36 mg
- Sodium Content: 181 mg
- Fiber Content: 2 g
- Sugar Content: 3 g
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