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Easy Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Soup

This easy Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Soup is made with tender chicken breast, corn, tomatoes with green chiles, bell peppers and simple seasonings. A light, flavorful, WW-friendly soup that's perfect for an easy lunch or dinner.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time7 hours
Total Time7 hours 20 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: low fat chicken soup, skinny spicy chicken soup, southwest crock pot chicken soup
Servings: 10
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

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 about 6 to 8 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
    Cooking times vary by slow cooker. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
    If your slow cooker tends to cook quickly, begin checking earlier to avoid overcooking the chicken breast.

Notes

Serving size: 1 cup
WW Points: 0
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4 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Variations:
  • Vegetarian - substitute black or pinto beans for the chicken and vegetable broth 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

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg