Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, with seasoning
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, fire-roasted
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen sweet corn
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (I didn't have any on hand, so I made Chili Powder)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or more, if using low sodium chicken broth)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • Optional Toppings
  • shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • sour cream
  • avocado
  • crushed tortilla chips

Method

  • In a large soup pot, heat the oil.
  • Add onions and saute until translucent.
  • Add remaining ingredients EXCEPT chicken and bring to boil.
  • Add chicken breasts and reduce heat to simmer.
  • Cook 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove chicken and shred; return shredded chicken to pot.
  • Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and crushed tortilla chips, if desired.