Crock Pot Chicken Fajita Soup

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 11
Crock Pot Chicken Fajita Soup is a hearty and delicious recipe perfect for cold winter nights!
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Prep

10 min

Cook

6 hr

Ready In

6 hr 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 package fajita seasoning mix ( dry )
1 can fat free chicken broth , plus
3 cans water ( use empty can )
1 red pepper , chopped
1 green pepper , chopped
1 cup frozen corn
1 jar of mild cilantro salsa
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 bunch cilantro , chopped
1 can black beans , rinsed and drained
1 bay leaf

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
253
Sugar
5g
Fat
3g
Crock Pot Chicken Fajita Soup is a hearty and delicious soup that’s perfect for a cold winter night. This recipe is easy to make and packed with flavor, thanks to a combination of chicken breasts, peppers, corn, and black beans. The soup gets its fajita flavor from a package of dry fajita seasoning mix and is seasoned with garlic and cilantro for an extra kick. This soup cooks in the crockpot which makes it a great option for busy weeknights. Serve this soup with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and avocado, and enjoy a cozy meal that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Instructions

1.Place chicken breasts in crockpot
2.Add fajita seasoning mix and stir to coat chicken
3.Add chicken broth, water, red pepper, green pepper, corn, salsa and garlic to the slow cooker, stirring to combine
4.Add bay leaf and cilantro to the slow cooker
5.Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours
6.Remove chicken breasts from crockpot and using two forks, shred chicken into small pieces
7.Return chicken to the crockpot and add black beans to the soup, stirring to combine
8.Cook on low for an additional 30 minutes to an hour, until beans are heated through

PROS

This soup is packed with flavor and is a great source of protein and fiber.
It’s easy to prepare with just a few ingredients and cooks in the crockpot which makes it perfect for busy weeknights!

CONS

This soup may contain a lot of sodium depending on the brand of fajita seasoning mix you use, and may be high in calories if you add toppings like cheese or sour cream.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken provides a good source of lean protein, while black beans are high in fiber. Peppers are packed with vitamins A and C, and the garlic may help boost your immune system. This soup is also gluten-free and low-fat if you use a fat-free chicken broth.

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