Black Bean And Chicken Soup Recipe

This hearty and healthy Black Bean and Chicken Soup is bursting with flavor! Perfect for a cozy night in or a healthy weeknight meal. This recipe is easily customizable – use dried or canned black beans for convenience, and adjust spices to your liking. Freezer-friendly for easy meal prepping! Prep time excludes soaking and cooking dried beans but includes chicken cooking time.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 320 mins
Calories 161.6 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 4.3 (28 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Black Bean And Chicken Soup

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How to Make Black Bean And Chicken Soup

  1. Season 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts with 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
  3. In a 6-quart slow cooker, combine the cooked chicken, 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained), or 1 ½ cups cooked dried black beans, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional), and salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  5. Cook on high for 1 hour, then switch to low for 3-4 hours, or until flavors have melded and the soup has thickened slightly. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy! Garnish with fresh cilantro, avocado, or a squeeze of lime if desired. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

2g

Carbs

7g