Description
Southwest Chicken Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that warms the heart and soul. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken, black beans, corn, and creamy cream cheese, all simmered together to create a deliciously rich soup. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, it offers vibrant flavors that will impress both kids and adults alike. With just a few simple steps in your slow cooker, you can have a hearty meal ready to enjoy. Serve it with tasty toppings like avocado or cilantro, and pair it with warm tortillas for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
- 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 (room temperature)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Drain and rinse black beans, dice onion, and measure spices.
- Combine ingredients in slow cooker: Add black beans, corn (with liquid), diced tomatoes (with liquid), chicken broth, green chilies, ranch seasoning, cumin, chili powder, diced onion, and chicken breasts. Mix well.
- Add cream cheese: Cut cream cheese into cubes and place on top without stirring.
- Cook soup: Cover slow cooker and set on low heat for about 4 hours or until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred chicken: Remove chicken from the pot, shred it with forks, return to the soup, and stir gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using fresh ingredients where possible. Adjust the spice levels by adding more chili powder or jalapeños to taste. To save time, use shredded rotisserie chicken instead of raw.