Crock Pot Chicken Fajita Soup

This Crock Pot Chicken Fajita Soup is a creamy and mildly spicy recipe, which includes cream of chicken soup and black beans. It’s a straightforward recipe, ready in about 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Crock Pot Chicken Fajita Soup Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup salsa
• 2 cups frozen corn
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 ½ cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon dried cilantro
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Toppings

• Tomato, diced
• Limes, quartered
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Tortilla strips
• Red onion, diced
• Green bell pepper, diced

How To Make Crock Pot Chicken Fajita Soup

1. Prep the slow cooker: Spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Add chicken: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
3. Mix and add soup base: In a bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, salsa, corn, black beans, chicken broth, cumin, and dried cilantro. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
4. Cook the soup: Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
5. Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks. Return it to the slow cooker.
6. Add cheese and melt: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and let cook for an additional 15 minutes until melted.
7. Serve and garnish: Top with your favorite toppings such as tortilla strips, tomato, onion, cilantro, bell pepper, or lime.

Recipe Tips

• Can I make it spicier? Yes, use hot salsa or add diced jalapeños for more heat.
• Can I substitute the cream of chicken soup? Try cream of mushroom or a homemade cream soup alternative.
• How to thicken the soup: Let it cook uncovered for a bit, or add a small cornstarch slurry.
• Can I use rotisserie chicken? Yes, stir it in during the last 30 minutes to warm through.
• What type of salsa works best? Use a chunky salsa for added texture and flavor.

What To Serve With Chicken Fajita Soup

This creamy soup goes well with Tex-Mex favorites:

• Warm flour or corn tortillas
• Mexican rice or Spanish rice
• Cheesy quesadillas
• Avocado slices or guacamole
• Chopped salad with ranch or lime dressing

How To Store Chicken Fajita Soup

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze: Let cool completely, then transfer to freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 3 months.

Chicken Fajita Soup Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 282kcal
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Protein: 28g
• Fat: 11g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 82mg
• Sodium: 863mg
• Potassium: 702mg
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 2g
• Calcium: 188mg
• Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I make this without cheese?
Yes, just skip the cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.

What can I use instead of black beans?
Pinto beans or kidney beans are good substitutes.

Can I cook this overnight?
Not recommended, as it only needs 4–6 hours. It may overcook and thicken too much.

How to make it low-carb?
Skip the corn and beans, and use low-carb substitutes like chopped bell pepper or zucchini.

Can I prep this as a freezer meal?
Yes, combine all ingredients (except cheese and toppings) in a freezer bag. Thaw before cooking in the slow cooker.

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• Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup
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