Description
Southwest Chicken Soup is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for cozy nights or gatherings with friends. This flavorful soup combines tender chicken, black beans, sweet corn, and creamy cheese for a delightful experience that warms the soul. It’s easy to prepare in a slow cooker—just add the ingredients and let it simmer until everything melds together into a rich, delicious broth. Ideal as a main dish or appetizer, this recipe offers versatility and satisfaction in every bowl. Serve it topped with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, or tortilla chips for added texture and flavor.
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 teaspoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2–3 cups)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare the slow cooker.
- Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and green chilies to the slow cooker. Mix in ranch seasoning, cumin, and chili powder, followed by the diced onion.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the mixture; press them down slightly.
- Cover and cook on low heat for about 4 hours or until chicken is fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken using forks and return it to the pot along with room temperature cream cheese; stir until well combined.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish as desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg