Description
A Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup is such a comforting and delicious meal. You start with a base of chicken broth, adding hearty chunks of chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, and some savory taco seasoning.
Ingredients
Here’s a list of ingredients along with their amounts to make a healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup:
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- 1 pound (about 2 medium) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
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- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
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- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
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- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
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- 1 medium onion, chopped
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- 3 cloves garlic, minced
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- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1 packet)
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- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
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- 1 teaspoon chili powder
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- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
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- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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- Juice of 1 lime (optional, for added freshness)
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- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
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- Avocado slices (for garnish)
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- Shredded cheese (for garnish)
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- Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (for garnish)
Just throw these ingredients into your slow cooker, give it a good mix, and let it cook on low
Instructions
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- Prepare Ingredients:
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- Rinse and drain the black beans.
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- Drain the corn.
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- Mince the garlic.
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- Chop the onion.
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- Prepare Ingredients:
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- Assemble in the Slow Cooker:
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- Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
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- Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and diced green chilies over the chicken.
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- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic.
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- Assemble in the Slow Cooker:
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- Add Seasonings and Broth:
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- Sprinkle the taco seasoning, ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
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- Pour the low-sodium chicken broth over everything.
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- Add Seasonings and Broth:
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- Cook:
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- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The chicken should be tender and easily shred with a fork.
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- Cook:
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- Shred the Chicken:
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- Once the cooking time is up, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
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- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it into the soup.
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- Shred the Chicken:
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- Add Lime Juice (Optional):
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- If you like a burst of freshness, add the juice of 1 lime to the soup and stir well.
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- Add Lime Juice (Optional):
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- Serve and Garnish:
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- Ladle the hot soup into bowls.
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- Top with your favorite garnishes: chopped fresh cilantro, avocado slices, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream or plain Greek yogurt.
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- Serve and Garnish:
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- Enjoy:
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- Serve the soup with tortilla chips or warm tortillas on the side, if desired.
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- Enjoy:
Your healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup is ready to enjoy! The slow cooking process ensures that all the flavors meld beautifully, making each spoonful delicious and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 -8 hours