Description
A comforting and flavorful one-pot meal combining tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and spices in a rich broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla strips for serving
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the diced bell pepper and carrots, cooking for another few minutes until they begin to soften.
- Pour in the chicken broth, then add in shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, and rinsed black beans.
- Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and let cook for about 20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot, topped with crispy tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with extra beans or grains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg