• Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

PB + P Design

Home and Garden

  • About
    • My Weight Loss Story
    • My Beloved Doodles
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Bars and Brownies
    • Beef
    • Bread
    • Breakfast
    • Cakes, Cupcakes, and Donuts
    • Coffee and Frappes
    • Cookies and Biscotti
    • Crockpot
    • Dessert
    • Dips and Spreads
    • Dog Treats
    • Drinks – Smoothies, Coffee & Cocktails
    • Fruit
    • Granola
    • Holiday
    • Muffins and Scones
    • Pancakes
    • Pasta
    • Peanut Butter
    • Poultry and Pork
    • Salads and Soups
    • Sandwiches
    • Seafood
    • Vegetarian and Side Dishes
  • Healthy Living Tips & Goals
  • Garden, Plants & Flowers
  • DIY
  • Home Decor
  • Awards & Features
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Southwestern Chicken Soup Revamped

January 2, 2013 By Jennifer @ PB and P Design 25 Comments

Hi Everyone,

I still can’t get over that we are already into a new year!  It’s crazy how fast time goes!!  All I know is I am looking forward to spring, blue skies, birds chirping and spring produce!  Boy I miss fresh strawberries.  They are not the same this time of year, no flavor!!  Are you looking forward to spring as much as I am?  I know winter has just begun, but I am sick of the cold!!!  Speaking of cold, today I have for you a soup that will fill you up and warm you up, it’s my Southwestern Chicken Soup that I revamped from a previous version.  

Southwestern Chicken Soup

This soup has it all, chicken of course, black beans, corn, peppers, onions and a little enchilada sauce.  I have to say this is one of my favorite top 3 soups of all time, with Chicken Noodle coming in at number one and tomato at number 2.  No cross that, I’ll move tomato to number 3 and my Southwestern Soup to number 2!  I love this combo!!!  I don’t think I can get sick of black beans corn and tomatoes together!  I drive my Husband nuts with all my recipes with this concoction!  he he  Maybe I’m doing that on purpose?  😉

Southwestern Chicken Soup


To make this soup all I did was throw all the ingredients into a Crockpot and let the Crockpot do all of the work.  It’s quick and easy to prepare and when you come home from work, your soup is ready for you.  I swear the Crockpot is probably one of the best inventions for food lovers or busy people who like a home cooked meal without all the work!

I get asked a lot about the chicken I put into my soups.  I normally always use boneless, skinless frozen chicken breasts.  I don’t have time to defrost it and I don’t like to defrost it in the microwave otherwise it tends to over cook and get rubbery!  Yuck!  Who wants rubbery chicken?  You could always use fresh chicken in this recipe, but I recommend cutting the cooking time down a bit if you do.

Southwestern Chicken Soup

This soup is very thick and one bowl will fill you up pretty good!!  As you know I am not good with descriptions, but I’ll try my best to describe it to you.  It’s got a kick of spice, but not spicy hot, it’s savory, chock full of chicken, corn, tomatoes and black beans.  If you’re inclined serve it with a cheese quesadilla on the side.  It’s a perfect match!!  I topped my soup with fresh tomatoes, Pepper Jack Cheese, avocados and a dollop of plain Greek Yogurt.  I was really surprised, but my Husband loved this soup.  He’s normally not a fan of black beans or Southwestern Foods, probably because I may overdo this combo. Oh I have to tell you, having this soup the next day is even better!  The flavors really mingle together and it seems even thicker, almost like a chili.  Yum!

Southwestern Chicken Soup

Southwestern Chicken Soup - Crockpot
 
Save Print
Prep time
5 mins
Total time
8 hours 5 mins
 
A savory, slightly spicy chicken soup chock full of tomatoes, sweet peppers, black beans, corn and spices made in the CrockPot.
Serves: 8 Cups
Ingredients
  • ½ cup sweet bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lbs. chicken breasts, skinless, boneless
  • 15 oz can black beans, drained
  • 4 oz can green chili’s
  • 1 cup corn, frozen
  • 28oz Can diced tomatoes, no sodium added
  • ¼ cup enchilada sauce (I used Trader Joe's Mexican Red Sauce)
  • 2 cups chicken broth, low sodium
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • ½ tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
  1. In a crockpot add bell peppers, onion and garlic; top with frozen chicken and add the remaining ingredients.
  2. Cook on low for 8 - 9 hours or on high for 4 - 6 hours. About an hour before it is done, shred the chicken, by taking two forks and pulling the chicken apart.
  3. Optional toppings: cheese, greek yogurt, avocado, diced tomatoes, tortilla chips
Notes
Calories per cup: 175, Fat: 1.7, Cholesterol: 32, Sodium: 327, Potassium: 95.3, Carbs: 23.3, Fiber: 4.2, Sugar: 3.5, Protein: 19.2
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 Cup
Wordpress Recipe Plugin by EasyRecipe
3.5.3251

Southwestern Chicken Soup

Well that’s it for me.  I’m still trying to come up with easy recipes that do not take a lot of room for ingredients, since I still do not have any space to work in my kitchen.  Think of working with about 2 ‘ x 2’ counter space, with all your ingredients in Trader Joe bags and boxes, not fun!!  It’s only been a couple of days, but I’m going crazy!

Have a great day everyone!

Toodles,

Jennifer

Filed Under: Crockpot, Poultry and Pork, Salad and Soups Tagged With: beans, chicken, corn, Crockpot, Soup, southwestern, vegetables

You might also love

  • Strawberry Chicken Salad
  • Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Jalapeno Cheddar & Bacon Cauliflower Soup
  • Breaded Chicken Fingers
Rise and Shine Smoothie »
« Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. The Café Sucré Farine says

    January 2, 2013 at 4:38 AM

    Jennifer, this looks like the perfect soup to help keep those New Years resolutions. I love that you can make it in a crockpot too.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 2, 2013 at 6:52 PM

      I love the Crockpot, its so easy that way! I love coming home to having dinner already for me! 🙂

      Reply
  2. angela says

    January 2, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    This soup looks and sounds amazing!!! Definitely trying this one out! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 2, 2013 at 6:51 PM

      Your welcome! 🙂 If you try it let me know what you think!!!

      Reply
  3. Joanne says

    January 2, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    I am definitely counting down the days until spring. Already. Arrgh. I love the sound of this soup though! I”d use chickpeas instead of chicken but I bet it would still be delicious!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 2, 2013 at 6:51 PM

      Ohhhh, chickpeas would be great in this soup! I would cook more like that but my Husband wouldn’t touch it, so I have to make what would appeal to him too! It’s hard sometimes!!! How many more days till spring????

      Reply
  4. Liz says

    January 2, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    It’s in the single digits today….SO cold! This would make a perfect dinner, Jen…I love hearty soups!!!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 2, 2013 at 6:50 PM

      Ohhh stay warm!! It’s been in the low 30’s here in the morning and not much of a warm up in the day! I moved from the East Coast to CA to get warm weather and we haven’t had any! 🙁

      Reply
  5. val says

    January 2, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    This looks so comforting.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 2, 2013 at 6:47 PM

      Thank you! It is and it’s even better the next day!

      Reply
  6. Gwen @SimplyHealthyFamily says

    January 2, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Wow, so glad I found your blog, this soup is right up my alley!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 2, 2013 at 6:45 PM

      Thanks for finding me! 🙂 If you try the soup, let me know what you think!!

      Reply
  7. Tara says

    January 2, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    This looks so very good! My mouth is watering! So up my alley!

    Reply
  8. Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast today says

    January 3, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    One of my NY resolutions was to eat more soups. I love this recipe. Your soup looks so thick and reach.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 5, 2013 at 7:38 AM

      Thanks! I love soup, it’s so easy and it’s my winter staple food!

      Reply
  9. Jane says

    January 6, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    Awesome recipe 🙂
    Looks absolutely delicious! Here is a chicken soup you might like to try.
    Chicken & Vegetable Soup Recipe
    Thanks for sharing,
    Jane

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 6, 2013 at 8:44 PM

      Thanks! I’ll check out your recipe, thanks for posting it!

      Reply
  10. dianaramblesdotcom says

    January 10, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    This looks amazing! Love the addition of avocado!

    Reply
  11. Laurie Illingworth McGill says

    January 14, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    I can’t wait to try, but I have one question…frozen chicken? You add frozen chicken to the crock pot and it will cook in there?

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 14, 2013 at 5:38 PM

      Hi Laurie! Yes I use frozen chicken, straight from the freezer, right in the crockpot it goes. I don’t have patience to wait for it to defrost. I have been doing this for years. If you try the soup, let me know what you think of it. 🙂

      Reply

Feel free to leave a comment :) Cancel reply

Primary Sidebar

logo
Food Advertisements by

Featured Recipes

Pumpkin Bread

Valentine’s Day Tablescape

Preserving Pumpkins

Classic Macaroni Salad

Spring into Summer Tablescape

Archives

CATEGORIES

logo
Food Advertisements by

Footer

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
Happy first day of Spring! Though you wouldn’t k Happy first day of Spring! Though you wouldn’t know it in California. We are still getting rain and it’s in the mid 50’s. We should be in the 70’s by now. I wonder what the summer temps will be like this year?
🌺
Even though it may not feel like Spring,  there is no reason why we can’t start prepping for it. It’s going to be time soon to plant flowers, add a floral wreath to the front door and of course a welcome mat to invite everyone to your home. 
🌺
I wanted to share with you my new welcome mat that I got from @cocomatsnmore. They just had their Spring release and oh my gosh so many cute ones. I love there welcome mats. They are thick, bright colors and fast shipping. I absolutely love the flowers and the saying “Live Life in Full Bloom”. It’s so very true.
🌺
What are you most looking forward to this Spring?
.
.

#springhassprungg🐇
#cocomats #welcomemat #porchdecor #porchdecorating #doordecor #doordecoration #springdecorating #welcomemats #porchgoals #springprep #violas #porchstyling
Hi, my name is Jennifer and I have an addiction to Hi, my name is Jennifer and I have an addiction to bunnies and the carrots they eat. Please send help.
🥕
This weekend I worked on my bar cart and let me tell you that I am loving the orange color and all the carrots and bunnies. So much fun!! 
🥕
In the bowl on the tiered tray you see wooden carrots, those are from @krumpetshomedecor. They are so cute!! My dogs seem to be obsessed with them when I hung them on my cart, so I had to hide them. I’ll share them in stories today.
🥕
The carrot sign on the wall, little carrot sign on the tiered tray are from Krumpets Home Decor. Plus the wooden carrot banner is the Krumpets deal of the week. Plus you get an additional 10% off: PBANDP. Link in bio.
🥕
The orange placemats lining the bar cart are the placemats I shared last week from @vmathome 

The carrot tea towel is from my good friend Alicia @theblessedpeach 
.
.
#krumpetshomedecor #carrotdecor #bunnydecor #vasagle #barcartstyling #barcartdecor #barcartstyle #easterdecorating #easterdecoration #springdecorideas #tieredtraystyling #diningroomdecoration #cartstyling #spr1ngdream1ng
Happy Monday! I did a little bit of Spring cleanin Happy Monday! I did a little bit of Spring cleaning this weekend. I wanted to give my kitchen counters the less is more look.
🫧
I did have a very hard time taking my sink tray off the counter. I’ve had the tray there for years, so I thought I would change it up. Don’t be surprised if the sink tray makes its way back. 😂 I may add some herbs to my window sill for some fresh green color.
🫧
I used @cloth.bristle to clean my kitchen counters and sink. I love cleaning my sink with it. It makes it so sparkly and smells good too! Love that it’s all natural. 
🫧
The beautiful spring tea towel is from my friend Alicia from @theblessedpeach. 
🫧
The tray and canister is Targets Hearth and Hand. The marble paper towel holder is Target Threshold. The soap is Trader Joe’s!
🫧
Hope I inspire you to do a little spring cleaning!! Have a great Monday!
.
.
#springcleaningtips #clothandbristle #kitchensink #kitchenstyling #sinkdecor #kitchencounter #quartzcountertops #targetstyle #kitchencleaningproducts  #kitchenwindow #cleankitchen #kıtchenideas #cambriaquartz #kitchenteatowel
Happy Friday! Our next winter storm is here! It is Happy Friday! Our next winter storm is here! It is just awful out there. Heavy rain, high winds and hail. This is not a winter that we are used to in California. 
🥕
My husband and I are not fancy when it comes to eating dinner. Since it’s just the two of us, we never use the dining room table, but always eat at the kitchen counter.
🥕
There is no reason why we can’t eat fancy at the kitchen counter. I am using my new placemats that I got from @vmathome. They are thick, water, stain resistant and can handle heat up to 350F degrees. I love the color and style of the placemats. They have a wide variety of styles and colors, along with matching table runners.
🥕
I styled my table with bright spring colors that I was inspired by carrots. I still have bunnies on the brain. lol I had fun with this place setting, it’s so nice to have dinner with a little style then having it on a plain plate and paper napkins.
🥕
Have a wonderful weekend!! 
.
.
#placesetting #vmathome #tablesetting #tablesettingideas #tablesettingdecoration #placematsdesign #kitchencounterdecor #stylemytable #tablescapestyling #tablescapeideas #tabletopstyle #fr1d4yf33ls
Happy Wednesday! The bunnies are coming out. I’m Happy Wednesday! The bunnies are coming out. I’m hoping all this Spring and Easter decor is telling Mother Nature that we are ready for Spring to arrive.
🐰
I am sharing with you my centerpiece on my dining room table. Don’t you just love the bunny blocks? They are reversible and have a different bunny on each side. Swipe to see.
🐰
The bunny blocks are the @krumpetshomedecor deal of the week. Plus you get 10% off with code: PBANDP.
🐰
The tea towel is from my friend Alicia @theblessedpeach.
🐰
Have you started decorating for Spring?
.
.
#krumpetshomedecor #bunnydecor #centerpiecesideas #diningroomtabledecor #bunnydecoration #springdecor #springdecorating #bunnyhop #springstyling #fauxpeonies #diningroomcenterpiece #m1dweekl00ks
Happy Monday! Hope you had a nice weekend. It went Happy Monday! Hope you had a nice weekend. It went way too quick. I can’t believe it’s Monday again. But on the plus side, I have a clean home to start the week, which is a great feeling.
🐰
I’m sharing with you my media table all decked out for Easter. I just love decorating for spring and Easter. Something about pulling out the bunnies that makes me smile. 
🐰
I am loving my Wanted Bunny sign that I got from @12timbers. I love that it’s a neutral color that will go with any style and color. The sign comes in three sizes, and you can choose the coloring of the background and design color.
🐰
The Jute Tree with the Eggs and the Wooden Bunnies are also from 12 Timbers. The Jute Tree is so much fun to add to your decor. I love the colors of the felt eggs. Plus I love the shape and the way the eggs hang off the branches. The Wooden Bunnies are just the cutest. You know me and bunnies. You can choose your bunnies in pink, white or stain. So much fun to add anywhere in your home. 
🐰
Ohhhh and 12 Timbers is having 20% off all Easter until March 8th. The discount will appear in your cart. Happy Shopping!
🐰
Have a wonderful day!
.
.
#12timbers #easterdecor #easterdecoration #consoletablestyling #easterdecoration #bunnydecor #bunnydecoration #springcolor #easterstyle #bunnysign #m0nd4ym0tiv4ti0n
Happy March 1st! Everyday is a day closer to Sprin Happy March 1st! Everyday is a day closer to Spring. I looked back last year at this time and my garden was starting to flourish. Boy you should see it now. It’s a big muddy mess. With all the rain and high winds we sure have a huge mess to clean. I can’t wait until we get some warm days. 
🐰
I’m sharing with you one of my favorite vignettes that I created last year. I may have a slight obsession with bunnies. Every year I say no more buying bunnies, but then I end up with a few more in my collection. Lol
🐰
Have a beautiful day!
#m4rch0n #springvignette #springvibes #bunnydecor #traderjoesflowers #traystyling #easterdecorating #easterdecorideas #centerpiecesideas #springiscomingsoon #easterflowers
Happy Monday!! Hope you had a nice weekend! I’ll Happy Monday!! Hope you had a nice weekend! I’ll be honest, I great intentions on decorating my house this weekend, but with the rain and cold, I got pretty lazy. I had packages that were supposed to arrive last week, but with the winter storms here on the west coast, my packages seem to be stuck in Nevada. This weather is so crazy!
🌸
Here is my little corner of my living room with a little pop of spring. Sorry about the lighting. With this weather, photographing is not easy.
🌸
I added a pillow that I got from Target and a white blanket I already had on hand. I of course had to add some bunnies. The wooden bunny with the flowers is from my friend Abby @ittybittycottage. 
🌸
Have a wonderful Monday!! 
.
.
#mondazeathdf #livingroomdecor #targetstyle #springdecorating #chairdecor #fauxolivetree #cozycorners #bunnydecor #chairstyling #springdecorideas #smallspacedecor
Happy Wednesday! We are getting such crazy weather Happy Wednesday! We are getting such crazy weather. We are having extreme winds again and boy is it cold out. It’s only in the 30’s right now and tomorrows high is in the 40’s. Normally by now I am planting seeds in the ground and prepping for Spring gardening. I don’t see that happening anytime soon. Where’s the California Spring weather?
🐰
Since we don’t have Spring outside, I thought I would bring Spring in the house. I bought my first fresh bouquet of tulips. Aren’t they pretty? This makes me so happy. Plus I couldn’t resist bringing the bunnies out. They seemed to have multiplied since last Spring. lol
🐰
This Spring vignette was inspired by the beautiful welcome sign from @krumpetshomedecor. I love the bead handle and the cute little bunny on it. The sign is reversible, swipe to see other side. So you can use it all year. It would be beautiful in an entry, guest bedroom and on your front porch.
🐰
The sign is the Krumpets Home Decor deal of the week. Plus you get an extra 10% off with code: PBANDP. Link in Bio.
🐰
What’s the weather like where you live?
.
.
#ph0t0feb #springvignette #bunnydecor #springstyling #traystyling #trayfortheday #traderjoesflowers #krumpetshomedecor #freshtulips #welcomesign #bunnyseason
Happy Monday! Hope you had a nice weekend. Yesterd Happy Monday! Hope you had a nice weekend. Yesterday we watched on Netflix Your Place or Mine with Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher. If you like the classic Rom-Com movies you’ll enjoy it.
💗
I added a little of Spring decor to my bench in my living room. I will probably change this spot up once I pull my spring decor out, but for now I like it.
💗
It’s crazy how big this space looks in video, when it’s quite small. I call this my runway zone because the dogs run through this space like maniacs. So I have to keep it light with no breakables. 
💗
The two large pillows are from Target and the little bunny pillow is from the Target Dollar Spot. The throw is from Pier1 when they had a storefront. The sign on the wall is from Krumpets Home Decor.
💗
Have you started decorating for Spring?
.
.
#thatdek0rlif3 #benchstyling #targetstyle #targetdollarspot #springdecorating #krumpetshomedecor #springdecoration #springdecoratingideas #entrydecor #pillowstyle
Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2023 · PB + P Design · Blog Design by Little Blue Deer
Privacy Policy

Go to mobile version
 

Loading Comments...