Slow Cooker Picante Chicken and Black Bean Soup
Spicy, Slow Cooker Chicken and Black Bean Soup made with Rotel tomatoes, green chiles, bell pepper and spices for an easy dinner idea!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cans black beans rinsed and drained
- 3.5 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cans Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 medium red bell pepper minced
- 4 oz diced green chiles
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon oregano
- 16 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup chopped cilantro divided
- 2 medium scallions diced
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Take one can of beans and place in the blender along with 2 cups of the chicken broth; puree then add to your slow cooker.
- Add the remainder of the beans and chicken broth into the slow cooker along with tomatoes, bell pepper, diced green chiles, cumin, chile powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, chicken breast, and 1/4 cup of the cilantro.
- Set slow cooker to HIGH 4 hours or LOW 6 to 8 hours.
- After it's done, remove chicken and shred with 2 forks.
- Place back into the slow cooker and add fresh scallions, remainder cilantro and adjust salt and cumin, to taste.
- Serve hot with lime wedges, avocados, and sour cream if desired. Makes about 10 1/2 cups.
Notes
Serve with lime wedges, sliced avocado, and optional sour cream for topping.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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