Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Soup
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Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Soup
Description
This Mexican Chicken Soup recipe begins by placing diced boneless chicken breasts, chopped onion, celery, carrots, garlic, canned diced tomatoes and green chiles, jalapeño, and spices like cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper into a crock pot with chicken broth. The mixture cooks on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2.5-3 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and the flavors to blend fully. Just before serving, fresh cilantro is stirred in for herbal brightness.
The soup has a savory, mildly spiced profile with a rich broth base. The vegetables add subtle sweetness and texture alongside the tender chicken pieces. Toppings of sour cream add creaminess, and tortilla strips provide a crisp contrast.
Served hot, this soup can function as a comforting main dish or a substantial starter. The make-ahead slow-cook method offers convenience, letting ingredients develop deep flavor over hours.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast Diced, boneless
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 onion Diced
- 2 celery Diced, stalks
- 2 carrot Peeled and Diced
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1 diced tomatoes 14.5 oz, canned
- 1 green chile 14.5 oz, canned
- 1 jalapeno pepper Seeded and Diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp cilantro Chopped, fresh
- 1 cup sour cream for Topping
- tortilla strips For Topping
Instructions
- Place the chicken, broth, onions, celery, carrots, garlic, tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, and seasoning in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2.5-3 hours.
- Stir in the fresh cilantro right before serving.
- Serve topped with the sour cream and the tortilla strips.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 424mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3701IU | 74% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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