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There’s nothing better than a big pot of soup simmering away in the slow cooker—and this Southwest Chicken Soup has become one of my favorites. It is light, flavorful without being too spicy, and completely fuss-free since the crock pot does all the work.
Soup has always been one of my secrets for successful Weight Watchers maintenance. It’s filling, budget-friendly, freezes beautifully, and makes it so much easier to stay on track.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Here’s what you’ll need to make this simple slow cooker soup (no amounts listed—see recipe card below for details):
- Chicken breast — lean protein that keeps the soup light. Substitute chicken thighs, turkey or even chicken sausage if you’d like.
- Chicken broth — reduced-sodium if it’s a concern. I like jarred Better than Bouillon and water.
- Frozen corn — no prep needed! Canned corn also works.
- Diced tomatoes with green chilies — adds zest without overpowering heat. Use plain diced tomatoes if you prefer mild.
- Onion + bell peppers — a classic flavor base; feel free to mix up the colors.
- Seasonings — cumin and garlic powder add warmth; adjust with chili powder or cayenne if you like spice.
WW Points and Nutrition
According to my calculations each serving has:
- Calories: 143 calories
- WW Points: To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) - Old WW Points: 4 PointsPlus
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Chicken
Cut chicken into strips and season lightly with salt, pepper, or your favorite chicken seasoning.
Step 2: Add to Slow Cooker
Place the chicken in the crock pot, then add broth, corn, tomatoes, onion, peppers, and seasonings.
Step 3: Let It Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours until chicken and vegetables are tender.
Step 4: Serve and Enjoy
Ladle into bowls and serve as is, or top with shredded cheese, cilantro, or avocado slices.
Recipe Variations
- Vegetarian – substitute black or pinto beans for the chicken and vegetable broth (affiliate link) for the chicken broth.
- Veggie rich – add more veggies, carrots, celery, cauliflower, zucchini, yellow squash, lima beans, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, etc.
- Spicy – kick up the heat with chile powder and/or cayenne.
- Different protein – substitute chicken sausage, turkey, or pork for the chicken. Chicken or turkey meatballs would be good too. Just be sure to adjust your Points accordingly.
Serving Suggestions
Pair this soup with:
- A side of warm cornbread or tortillas
- A simple green salad with avocado
- A sprinkle of shredded cheese or Greek yogurt for creaminess
If you like this low fat Southwestern Chicken Soup, be sure to check out my other easy, healthy Weight Watchers friendly recipes including: Slow Cooker Chicken Vegetable Soup, Quick Chicken White Bean Salsa Soup, WW Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Spicy Red Lentil Soup and Easy Slow Cooker Spicy Cajun Soup
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Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Soup (WW-Friendly & Easy)
Ingredients
- 1-1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- Salt and pepper (or seasoning of choice) for chicken (I used Montreal Chicken Seasoning)
- 2 cans (14 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Ideal slow cooker size: 5- to 6-Quart.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker. Sprinkle with seasoning and toss to coat.
- Add the remaining ingredients.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or until chicken and vegetables are tender.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 4 PointsPlus (Old plan) Variations:
- Vegetarian – substitute black or pinto beans for the chicken and vegetable broth (affiliate link) for the chicken broth.
- Veggie rich – add more veggies, carrots, celery, cauliflower, zucchini, yellow squash, lima beans, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, etc.
- Spicy – kick up the heat with chile powder and/or cayenne.
- Different protein – substitute chicken sausage, turkey, or pork for the chicken. Chicken or turkey meatballs would be good too. Just be sure to adjust your Points accordingly.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe adapted from Taste of Home Best of Comfort Food Diet Cookbook (affiliate link)
More Easy Weight Watchers Friendly Soups
If you loved this Southwest Chicken Soup, here are a few more hearty, WW-friendly soups to try:
- This delicious Chicken Vegetable Rice Soup is a hybrid of two of my favorite soup recipes – one from Jamie’s Food Revolution Cookbook (affiliate link) and the Meal-in-a-Bowl Soup from The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great (affiliate link) by Pam Anderson.
- Better than expected, Chicken Orzo Soup turns our light, fresh and flavorful and I love that it comes together in less than 30 minutes!
- Loaded with fresh vegetables and whole wheat pasta in a classic chicken broth, Tuscan Bowtie Chicken Soup is a family-favorite complete meal in a bowl.
- Easy Green Chile Chicken Soup is a classic one-pot version of green chile stew with about half the usual calories that’s ready in less than 30 minutes.
- I love this Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup topped with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime!
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Sounds delicious. Thanks for posting.
This is one of my all-time favorites. It is a regular choice on my soup rotation. Delicious, and so easy to make.
I make this soup all the time. It’s easy to put together and so tasty! Your recipes are awesome and have been the secret to my success with WW! Thanks
We had this tonight. Sooo yummy! Definitely becoming a regular dish in our house!
This is a great simple soup recipe which is easy to adapt to whatever you have on hand. I added a small white potato and the remainder of a zucchini which had been hiding out in my veggie bin. It worked out well since I also had an extra cup of broth that needed to be used. It would be great to add some beans if you have those on hand. My biggest tweak was that I used a version of tomatoes and chilies that had habaneros rather than mild chilies. This provided just the right amount of kick for my family!
This is one of my favorite soups. Easy, delicious and filling. I make it frequently.
Very good!
If I’m using precooked chicken (leftover from a roasted chicken), what would the cooking time be? Thank you.
Hi Kliffb, You just need to cook it until the vegetables are cooked to your liking. Depending on your crock pot I would think that 4 hours on low would be enough. Hope this helps.
Gee, maybe I’m missing something, but there is no recipe for Southwest Chicken Soup listed here.
Are we not supposed to have the recipe?
Hi Norma Jean,
Sorry about that! The recipe is there now!!