Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe

Looking for a satisfying, flavorful meal that practically cooks itself? This Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup is everything you need in one bowl lean protein, fiber-rich beans, vibrant veggies, and bold spices, all slow-simmered to perfection. It’s comforting, customizable, and ideal for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends.

Ingredients

Main Soup

• 3 boneless, skinless whole chicken breasts

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 1 (28-ounce) can whole or diced tomatoes (with juice)

• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth (add more if you like it soupier)

• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel)*

• 4 ounces tomato paste

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

• 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped

• 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo (add more for extra heat)

• Juice of ½ lime

Optional Fixings

• Diced avocado

• Sour cream

• Grated cheese

• Crushed tortilla chips

• Fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

1. Load the Slow Cooker
Place chicken breasts directly in the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add tomatoes, broth, black beans, diced tomatoes with chiles, tomato paste, onion, bell peppers, and the chipotle pepper.

2. Let It Simmer
Cover and cook:

• 5 hours on high

• 8 hours on low

The slow simmer will allow the spices and vegetables to infuse the broth with deep flavor while keeping the chicken juicy and tender.

3. Finish and Shred
Once cooked, stir in the lime juice. Remove the chicken and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

4. Garnish and Serve
Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite fixings avocado for creaminess, cheese for richness, tortilla chips for crunch, and fresh cilantro for brightness.

Why You’ll Love This Soup

• High in protein: Chicken and black beans pack in muscle-supporting protein

• Full of fiber: Beans and veggies help keep you full and support digestion

• Meal-prep friendly: Makes a big batch and stores well for lunches or leftovers

• Customizable heat: Add more chipotle or hot sauce to dial it up

Nutritional Note: A single bowl is hearty enough for a full meal and can be adapted to fit low-carb, gluten-free, or dairy-free diets with minor tweaks.

Pro Tips

• Want a thicker texture? Mash some of the beans before serving.

• For extra zest, stir in a bit of lime zest or squeeze a little more juice just before serving.

• Use rotisserie chicken to save time add it in the last 30 minutes of cooking.

This is one of those go-to recipes that makes your kitchen smell amazing and keeps everyone coming back for seconds.

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