Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken and Vegetable Soup
A comforting, high-fiber crockpot soup loaded with tender chicken breast, black beans, sweet corn, and vibrant frozen bell peppers and onions. Easy to batch cook on Sunday for effortless, high-protein weekday lunches.
Prep
10 min
Cook
240 min
Total
250 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
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
Trigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
240 min
Total
250 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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Instructions
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Next: Place the raw chicken breast at the…
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Place the raw chicken breast at the…
Place the raw chicken breast at the bottom of a 4 to 6-quart (3.8 to 5.7 liter) slow cooker.
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Add the black beans
Add the black beans, frozen bell pepper, frozen onion, frozen sweet corn, canned diced tomato, taco seasoning, and chicken broth directly over the chicken.
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Stir the liquid and vegetable mixture gently…
Stir the liquid and vegetable mixture gently around the chicken to ensure spices are evenly distributed.
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Cover with the slow cooker lid and…
Cover with the slow cooker 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 a fork.
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Transfer the cooked chicken breast to a…
Transfer the cooked chicken breast to a cutting board using tongs and shred thoroughly using two forks.
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Return the shredded chicken to the slow…
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker bowl and stir well to combine with the broth and vegetables.
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Ladle one-fourth of the soup (approximately 2…
Ladle one-fourth of the soup (approximately 2 cups / 480ml) into a serving bowl to consume immediately.
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Allow remaining portions to cool to room…
Allow remaining portions to cool to room temperature before storing in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freezing for up to 3 months.
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