SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITA SOUP

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 green bell pepper (diced)
1 yellow bell pepper (diced)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1 onion (diced)
4 teaspoons minced garlic
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
3 teaspoons chili powder
Pinch cayenne powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 lime (juice)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 cups brown rice
1/2 cup sour cream - optional topping
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese - optional topping

Steps:

Spray a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add peppers, onion, garlic, chicken broth, tomatoes, chili powder, cayenne powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and black beans to slow cooker.
Gently mix together and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Remove chicken breasts from slow cooker and shred using 2 forks.
Add chicken back into the slow cooker, along with lime juice, cilantro, and rice.
Serve topped with sour cream and cheddar cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 4605 kcal, Fat 163 g, SaturatedFat 46 g, Cholesterol 1088 mg, Sodium 10790 mg, Carbohydrate 453 g, Sugar 48 g, Protein 433 mg