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Quick & Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup: A Family Favorite Recipe

Warm, comforting, and packed with Tex-Mex flavors, Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup is a dish that’s sure to become a favorite in your home. Imagine the bold taste of chicken fajitas transformed into a hearty, creamy soup—made even easier with the help of your slow cooker. It’s loaded with tender shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and just the right amount of spice. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or meal prep, this soup is as versatile as it is delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 10.75-ounce cans cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup salsa mild, medium, or hot depending on your preference
  • 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
Optional Toppings:
  • Diced tomato
  • Lime wedges
  • Fresh cilantro chopped
  • Tortilla strips
  • Red onion diced
  • Green bell pepper diced

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker
  2. Spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  3. Add the Chicken and Soup Base
  4. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, salsa, frozen corn, black beans, chicken broth, cumin, and dried cilantro. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
  5. Cook the Soup
  6. Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  7. Shred the Chicken
  8. Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the soup.
  9. Add the Cheese
  10. Stir 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the soup. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the soup is creamy.
  11. Serve and Garnish
  12. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes, such as tortilla strips, diced tomatoes, lime wedges, cilantro, red onion, or diced bell pepper. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust the Spice: If you like your soup spicier, use a hot salsa or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Dairy-Free Option: Replace the cream of chicken soup with a dairy-free alternative, and omit the cheese or use a dairy-free version.
  • Make it Thicker: For a thicker soup, reduce the chicken broth by ½ cup or add a slurry of cornstarch and water during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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