Slow Cooker Healthy Chicken Fajita Soup

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I am always looking for a quick way to get a healthy dinner on the table and the slow cooker is my favorite way to go. I love being able to throw the ingredients together in the morning and let it simmer all day long.

Let’s be honest – the smell of the soup cooking all day long is one of the best smells ever!

Dump and Go Slow Cooker Recipes

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To make this recipe even faster to prep, cut up all the peppers and onions the day before and keep them in the fridge until you throw it together in the crock pot.

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Tips for making Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup

• spray your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray or use a slow cooker liner for easy clean-up
• to make it hotter, add more chili powder or chop up a jalapeno
• no time to make it in the slow cooker? Let it simmer on the stove top for 30 minutes and use cooked chicken to have this ready in no time!

Is brown rice healthier?

For this recipe, I used instant brown rice. You can use any cooked rice that you have available.

I generally use brown rice in any recipe that calls for rice, just because it is a little healthier. Brown rice is a whole grain, which means it contains all parts of the grain, including the bran and germ.

White rice has the bran and germ removed, which are the most nutritious parts of the grain.

White rice has very little nutrients that remain once those have been removed, which is why brown rice is a healthier option.

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More slow cooker soups:

• Slow Cooker 8-Can Taco Soup
• Slow Cooker Chili
• Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
• Slow Cooker Beef Minestrone Soup
• Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Serves: 6

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup

15 minPrep Time

6 hrCook Time

6 hr, 15 Total Time

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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 rice (cooked)
• 1/2 cup sour cream - optional topping
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese - optional topping

Instructions

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

Notes

You can use white or brown rice in this recipe. Cook the rice before adding to the slow cooker. Nutrition information does not include optional toppings.

Nutrition

Calories

4605 cal

Fat

163 g

Carbs

453 g

Protein

433 g

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