I LOVE my go to chicken tortilla soup recipe! This one starts in a very similar way, but adds a creamy, cheesy dimension. It turned out delicious and I will definitely make it again! Super easy and very little prepped involved.

You just have to do an additional step and wait 30 more minutes, but it is worth it!

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Cheesy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup

An easy and flavorful recipe for cheesy slow cooker chicken fajita soup. A perfect meal for any day of the week!

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 4 hrs 30 mins

Total Time: 4 hrs 45 mins

Course: Soup

Servings: 8 plus

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless chicken breast
• 15 oz corn drained
• 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed well
• 1 C yellow onion
• 3/4 C green bell pepper
• 3/4 C red bell pepper
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
• 3 1/2 C chicken broth
• 8 oz cheddar cheese freshly shredded ** 
• 1 C heavy cream
• 4 Tb all purpose flour *see notes

Toppings:

• chives or green onions
• avocado
• tortilla strips
• ground black pepper

Instructions

• To the bowl of a 5-6 quart slow cooker add chicken, vegetables, spices and chicken broth. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours. Remove chicken and shred with forks, set aside. 
• Grate an 8oz block of cheddar cheese, adding to the warm soup in batches. Stir to melt and combine. 
• Whisk together flour and heavy cream until smooth and combined well. Stir into soup. Return shredded chicken to soup. Cover and cook for an additional 30-40 minutes. 
• Serve warm with optional chives or green onions, avocado and tortilla strips. 

Notes

Recipe serves roughly 8-10.

*2Tb cornstarch may be substituted in place of flour for a gluten free option **Do not use packaged shredded cheese as it does not melt as well. Freshly shred a block of cheese.

An original recipe from Baked by Rachel