Description
This Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Soup is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, zesty poblano peppers, and rich spices. Perfect for busy days, this hearty soup is easy to prepare and ideal for family gatherings. Serve it with crusty bread for a comforting meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large poblano chile pepper, chopped
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
- 3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Simply Salsa™ Mix
- 1 tablespoon Onion Onion™ Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Garlic™ Seasoning
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
- ½ cup half & half
- 1 medium zucchini, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a 6-quart or larger slow cooker, combine the chicken breasts, chopped poblano pepper, fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with their juices), chicken broth, Simply Salsa Mix, Onion Onion Seasoning, and Garlic Garlic Seasoning.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours.
- Shred Chicken: After cooking, remove the chicken from the slow cooker, shred it with two forks, and then return it to the pot.
- Add Creaminess: Stir in the cubed cream cheese, half & half, cubed zucchini, and shredded Cheddar cheese.
- Finish Cooking: Continue cooking on LOW for an additional 20-30 minutes until the soup is hot and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and substitute the half & half with milk or a dairy-free alternative.
- This soup can be frozen for up to 3 months; just make sure to cool it completely before storing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 94mg