Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 poblano pepper or large green pepper (diced)
  • 32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 cans (15-ounces each) white beans (like Great Northern) (rinsed and drained)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Sour cream
  • Diced avocado
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Shredded cheese
  • Tortilla chips

Instruction

  • Place the chicken in the bottom of a round, 5-quart slow cooker. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil until rippling and hot. Add the onion, garlic, and pepper and saute for 3-4 minutes. Scrape the mixture into the slow cooker.
  • Add the chicken broth and stir in the cumin, salt, pepper, oregano, and chili powder.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Remove the chicken and shred into bite-sized pieces. Stir in the rinsed and drained beans. Cook on high for 30 minutes until beans/soup are heated through. Stir in the lime and cilantro and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with garnishes.