Description
Southwest Chicken Soup is a vibrant and hearty dish that brings the warmth of the Southwest right to your table. This comforting soup features tender chicken, black beans, sweet corn, and a creamy texture that makes it a favorite for both family dinners and gatherings. Bursting with flavor from spices like cumin and chili powder, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also easy to customize with your favorite ingredients. Whether enjoyed on a chilly evening or served at a festive occasion, this soup guarantees satisfaction in every bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15.5 ounces black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15.25 ounces corn (undrained)
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 4 ounces diced green chilies (undrained)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 14.5 ounces chicken broth
- 1 ounce dry ranch seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2–3 cups)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: Drain and rinse beans, chop onion.
- In a slow cooker, combine black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, green chilies, onion, chicken broth, ranch seasoning, cumin, and chili powder. Stir to mix.
- Place chicken breasts on top without mixing.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for about 2 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, then return it to the soup.
- Add room temperature cream cheese and stir until melted and well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Low for 4 hours / High for about 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg