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One Pot Mexican Chicken Soup

Hearty and filling Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe that can be made ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula
  • soup pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red onions (diced)
  • 6 oz chicken breasts
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup corn (frozen)
  • 2 cups pinto beans (drained)
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 avocado (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)

Instructions
 

  • Add oil to a soup pan on medium high heat and saute the onions until they soften. Next, add the chicken, tomato sauce, broth, and seasonings.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil. Once it boils, lower the heat to low medium and cover the pot with a lid. Let it simmer for 25 minutes until the chicken it is fork tender and shreds easily.
  • After the 25 minutes, scoop out the chicken onto another plate and use two forks to shred the chicken apart.
  • Place the shredded chicken back into the soup pot, along with the corn, pinto beans, and bell peppers. Serve the soup with sliced avocados and chopped cilantro.