Description
A delightful dish that brings warmth and comfort with tender chicken, hearty beans, and a rich, creamy broth, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla strips for garnish
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic over medium heat until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the shredded cooked chicken, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, chicken broth, and cumin to the pot. Stir well to combine and let flavors mingle.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and heat through; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with tortilla strips, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
Add homemade chicken broth for deeper flavor, or use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep. Adjust seasoning to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 50mg