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Spicy Chipotle Chicken Soup

Spicy Chipotle Chicken Soup is a soup made in a slow cooker with chipotle chicken, vegetables, and rice that definitely has a kick in every bite!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Spicy Chipotle Chicken Soup
Servings: 8
Calories: 298kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

  • 1 can (7oz) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chipotle peppers removed
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 cans (15.25 ounces each) sweet corn, drained, or 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen sweet corn
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted tomatoes, drained
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup instant rice
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • mozzarella cheese, for garnish (optional)
  • sour cream, for garnish (optional)
  • pico de gallo, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl add the sauce from the can of chipotle peppers (discard the actual peppers), coriander, cumin, garlic, salt, and oil. Mix well.
  • Add chicken to the bowl of a slow cooker and top with chipotle mixture.
  • Top with corn, beans, tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, and broth.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the Crockpot and shred it using 2 forks. Add the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker.
  • Add rice and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Top bowls of soup with mozzarella cheese, sour cream, and fresh pico de gallo.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcal