Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 can (7oz) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, (chipotle peppers removed)
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 cans (15.25 ounces each) sweet corn, (drained, or 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen sweet corn)
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted tomatoes, (drained)
  • ¼ cup red onion, (diced)
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, (seeded and diced)
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup instant rice
  • salt and pepper, (to taste)
  • mozzarella cheese, (for garnish (optional))
  • sour cream, (for garnish (optional))
  • pico de gallo, (for garnish (optional))

Instruction

  • In a medium bowl add the sauce from the can of chipotle peppers (discard the actual peppers), coriander, cumin, garlic, salt, and oil. Mix well.
  • Add chicken to the bowl of a slow cooker and top with chipotle mixture.
  • Top with corn, beans, tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, and broth.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the Crockpot and shred it using 2 forks. Add the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker.
  • Add rice and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Top bowls of soup with mozzarella cheese, sour cream, and fresh pico de gallo.