Slow Cooker High Protein Chicken Fajita Soup
A flavorful, effortless crock pot soup featuring tender chicken breast simmered in bone broth with bell peppers, tomatoes, and fajita spices.
Prep
10 min
Cook
360 min
Total
370 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Kim + Lila
Kim 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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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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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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Instructions
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Next: Place 150g boneless skinless chicken breast
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Place 150g boneless skinless chicken breast
Place 150g boneless skinless chicken breast, 0.5 pcs chopped green bell pepper, 0.25 pcs diced yellow onion, 0.5 cup diced tomato, and 2 tbsp mild green chile into the slow cooker pot.
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Sprinkle 1 tsp gluten-free fajita seasoning over…
Sprinkle 1 tsp gluten-free fajita seasoning over the chicken and vegetables.
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Pour 1 cup chicken bone broth into…
Pour 1 cup chicken bone broth into the slow cooker, ensuring ingredients are mostly submerged.
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Cover with the lid and cook on…
Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 6 hours (or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours) until the chicken breast reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and shreds easily with two forks.
Look for: the chicken breast reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and shreds easily with two forks
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Carefully remove the chicken breast to a…
Carefully remove the chicken breast to a plate, shred using two forks, and return the shredded meat back to the slow cooker soup.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Stir well to combine all ingredients
Stir well to combine all ingredients, season with a pinch of black pepper if desired, and ladle 1 serving into a bowl.
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Top with 0.25 cup plain greek yogurt before serving warm. Refrigerate leftover portions in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
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