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Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Fajita Soup

By Lauren Allen on February 6, 2017, Updated November 5, 2019

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This “dump it and forget it” Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Fajita Soup is loaded with crazy delicious flavor, it couldn’t be easier to make, and it’s healthy too!

Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Fajita Soup in a soup pot with avocado and cilantro as a garnish.

Thank heavens for slow cooker soups and, really, slow cooker meals in general! This type of “dump it and forget it” meal is a lifesaver for me. I’m always trying to come up with new and delicious meals that use ingredients I already have in my pantry, and this slow cooker chipotle chicken fajita soup was a WINNER!

A Slow Cooker filled with Chipotle Chicken Fajita Soup.

This is one of those meals that I was “mmmmm-ing” with every single bite. It’s so fresh and light tasting that I could have eaten the entire batch, but I’m so happy I saved the leftovers because it tasted even better the next day!

  An overhead view of Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Fajita Soup.

I love that the ingredients for this soup are simple ones I usually have in my pantry. If you’re not familiar with a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, you will LOVE them. Most recipes just call for a little of it, so put the extra in a freezer ziplock bag to use for anther recipe.

Some of my favorite recipes using chipotle peppers include Honey Lime Chipotle Chicken Fajita Bowls,  Sweetfire Chipotle Chicken Bowls  , and Corn Chowder with Chiles.

A tortilla dipped in Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Fajita Soup.

The flavors in this soup are insanely good. The smokey-ness from the adobo sauce and chipotle pepper add a little punch that is addicting.

Consider trying one of these classic soup recipes:
  • Spicy Chicken Soup 
  • Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Taco Soup
  • Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
  • French Onion Soup
  • Chile Verde Soup

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Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Fajita Soup

This "dump it and forget it" Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Fajita Soup is loaded with crazy delicious flavor, it couldn't be easier to make, and it's healthy too! 
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 308kcal
Author: Lauren Allen

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2-3 breasts)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 onion , chopped
  • 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce PLUS 1 TBSP sauce from the can*
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 15 ounce can black beans , drained and rinsed
  • 1 bell pepper , chopped
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 avocado , for topping
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro for topping
  • white corn tortillas for serving

Instructions

  • Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of the ground cumin and place them in the bottom of your slow cooker. 
  • Add chopped onions, diced tomatoes, chipotle chili and adobo sauce, oregano, remaining 1 teaspoon of cumin, corn, black beans, bell pepper, and chicken broth
  • Cover and cook on LOW 3.5 - 4 hours or HIGH for 2 - 3 hours, until chicken is cooked through (but not overcooked).  Shred chicken.
  • Serve soup warm, topped with fresh avocado and cilantro and with warm corn tortillas on the side.

Notes

*Canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce can be found in the Mexican food section at your grocery store. A great tip: Pour the leftover contents into a freezer ziplock bag and save for another recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 1031mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1245IU | Vitamin C: 51.7mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3.6mg
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Comments

  1. Maria @ kitchenathoskins says

    March 7, 2017 at 8:44 pm

    I can eat fajitas 7 days a week. I love that you have incorporated all those flavors into one comforting bowl, YUM:)

    Reply
  2. Jodi Ann says

    September 10, 2017 at 12:10 pm

    5 stars
    I saw this recipe and knew I wanted it NOW:) I made it on the stovetop in less than 30 minutes —Delish!

    Reply
    • Lauren Allen says

      September 10, 2017 at 4:34 pm

      Thank you for sharing–That makes me so happy!!

      Reply
  3. Dina says

    September 19, 2017 at 8:11 pm

    5 stars
    This was fabulous! My entire family, even my “pickier-eater” son, loved it. I am looking forward to trying more of your recipes.

    Reply
    • Lauren Allen says

      September 20, 2017 at 9:25 am

      I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks Dina 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jaclyn Wong says

    January 1, 2018 at 3:13 pm

    5 stars
    I saw this recipe last year from a food magazine, love it. Glad I found it again. Thank you.

    Reply
  5. Sarah says

    March 6, 2018 at 12:34 am

    5 stars
    Made this today, and oh my goodness —- SO GOOD! I had a long work day so this was in the slow cooker for about 7 hours on low – I was a little worried about it cooking for so long, but had no other choice today. It turned out so yummy and the chicken was not over cooked miraculously! I also left out the siracha because I’m a baby when it comes to spicy foods. Definitely making this on a regular basis from here on out!

    Reply
    • Lauren Allen says

      March 6, 2018 at 10:39 am

      So happy to hear it! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
  6. Judy says

    May 12, 2018 at 5:46 am

    Will this fit in a 4 qt slow cooker?

    Reply
    • Lauren Allen says

      May 28, 2018 at 4:16 pm

      Yes, I think it would. 🙂

      Reply

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