Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans great northern beans
- 2 cans diced green chilies
- 1 can whole kernel corn
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
- Sliced jalapeños
- Sliced avocados
- Dollop of sour cream
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Tortilla strips
- Grated monterey jack or mexican cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and garlic.
- In the slow cooker, combine chopped onion, garlic, chicken breasts, and chicken broth. Stir gently.
- Add drained beans, diced green chilies, and corn; mix well.
- Sprinkle in salt and spices; stir until evenly distributed.
- Cover and cook on low for about 180 minutes or until chicken is tender.
- Shred the cooked chicken and return it to the pot.
- Stir in cream cheese and half-and-half until smooth.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, sauté onions and garlic before adding them to the crockpot. To adjust thickness, mash some beans into a puree before mixing back into the soup.
