Description
A flavorful and comforting Crockpot Chicken Avocado Lime Soup recipe that’s easy to make. Perfect for a healthy weeknight meal, this soup is packed with tender chicken, creamy avocado, and zesty lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2–3 ripe avocados, diced
- Juice of 1–2 limes
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, tortilla strips, jalapeños
Instructions
- 1. Place chicken in the slow cooker. Add onion, garlic, green chiles, black beans, and corn.
- 2. Pour in chicken broth and stir in cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- 4. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to slow cooker.
- 5. Stir in diced avocado and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 6. Garnish with cilantro and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
To store, cool soup completely and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. For freezing, it’s best to omit avocado and lime; add them after thawing and reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 400-500 (varies with toppings)
- Sugar: Approximately 5-8g
- Sodium: Approximately 500-800mg (with low-sodium broth)
- Fat: Approximately 20-30g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25-35g
- Fiber: Approximately 8-12g
- Protein: Approximately 30-40g