Southwest Chicken Noodle Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts

→ Spices and Seasonings

02 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
03 - 2 teaspoons ground cumin
04 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1/2 teaspoon coriander
06 - Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

→ Vegetables

07 - 2 cloves garlic, grated
08 - 1 cup diced yellow onion
09 - 14.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
10 - 4 ounce can diced green chiles
11 - 1 cup frozen corn, defrosted

→ Liquids

12 - 4 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
13 - 1 cup salsa verde

→ Legumes and Pasta

14 - 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
15 - 2 cups uncooked egg noodles

→ Garnish

16 - Chopped cilantro

# Instructions:

01 - Place chicken, chili powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, fire roasted tomatoes, green chiles, chicken broth, and salsa verde in the slow cooker. Set on medium heat for 5-6 hours.
02 - Remove the cooked chicken onto a plate. Add black beans, corn, and egg noodles to the slow cooker and turn heat to high. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until noodles are tender.
03 - While noodles cook, shred the chicken. Return chicken to the slow cooker and stir until combined. Serve topped with chopped cilantro if desired.

# Notes:

01 - This Southwest-inspired soup combines traditional chicken noodle comfort with Mexican flavors for a hearty, flavorful meal.
02 - For a thicker consistency, reduce chicken broth by 1/2 cup.