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Crockpot chicken taco soup with corn in ceramic bowl showing shredded chicken, corn kernels, beans, and peppers with steam rising

Incredible Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup with Corn Recipe

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This crockpot chicken taco soup with corn combines tender chicken, sweet corn, and bold Mexican flavors in an easy slow cooker recipe that practically makes itself.

  • Total Time: 6.5-8.5 hours
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels
  • 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted corn, drained
  • 1 large sweet onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare vegetables with uniform cuts for even slow cooking.
  • Layer chicken in bottom of 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Add onions, bell peppers, garlic, beans, and all corn varieties.
  • Combine all spices in small bowl, sprinkle over ingredients.
  • Pour tomatoes, green chiles, and broth over all ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on LOW 6-8 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours.
  • Remove chicken, cool, and shred into bite-sized pieces.
  • Return shredded chicken to crockpot, stir to distribute.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in fresh cilantro and lime juice before serving.

Notes

  • Triple corn approach adds sweetness and texture variety
  • Layering ingredients optimizes slow cooker performance
  • Avoid lifting lid during cooking to maintain heat
  • Flavors improve during storage as spices meld
  • Author: David Cooper
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 1/12 of recipe)
  • Calories: 295 kcal
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 680 mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg