Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the sliced bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic on top.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and black beans.
- Add the chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Before serving, shred the chicken with two forks and stir in lime juice.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- For added spice, consider adding jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes.
- This soup can be served with tortilla chips or over rice for a hearty dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken fajita soup, comfort food