Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Soup
A flavorful, high-fiber batch-cook soup featuring tender shredded chicken breast, black beans, zucchini, and warm spices. Perfectly balanced for meal prep and effortless reheating throughout the week.
Prep
10 min
Cook
360 min
Total
370 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Mendy + Lila
Mendy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
360 min
Total
370 min
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Batch Prep: Store in glass airtight containers. Reheat individual servings in the microwave on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
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Instructions
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Next: Place 600g raw chicken breast
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Place 600g raw chicken breast
Place 600g raw chicken breast, 2 cups black beans, 2 cups canned diced tomatoes, 2 medium zucchini, 2 medium carrots, and 4 garlic cloves into the slow cooker insert.
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Add 4 cups chicken bone broth
Add 4 cups chicken bone broth, 2 tsp chili powder, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 0.5 tsp salt to the slow cooker.
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Stir the mixture well to combine all…
Stir the mixture well to combine all spices with the broth and vegetables.
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Cover with the lid and set the…
Cover with the lid and set the slow cooker to LOW heat for 6 hours (or HIGH heat for 3 to 4 hours) until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and shreds easily with a fork.
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and shreds easily with a fork
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Transfer the cooked chicken breasts to a…
Transfer the cooked chicken breasts to a plate using tongs, shred them using two forks into bite-sized pieces, then stir the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker soup.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Taste the soup and stir in 2…
Taste the soup and stir in 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil for added richness.
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Ladle equal portions into 4 glass meal-prep…
Ladle equal portions into 4 glass meal-prep containers and let cool completely before covering and refrigerating for up to 5 days.
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