Chicken Queso Soup.....say whattt

I created a clean eating challenge on facebook and the ladies that are in the group have LOVED every single meal I’ve given them.
This was no exception!
If I had my choice I would eat a Mexican type food everyday but when I am planning food for other people, I have to cut back some.
I took a chance with this meal and it was a HIT!
I hope you enjoy this as much as we have =)

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You will need:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 cups salsa, divided
1½ cups water
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 green peppers, chopped
16 oz frozen corn
1 jalapeno pepper, minced (without ribs and seeds)
1 14 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
4 ounces light cream cheese
6 ounces light Pepper Jack cheese (or cheese of choice)
cilantro for topping
Baked tortilla chips

Directions:

1. Place the chicken breasts, 1½ cups salsa, 1 1/2 water, cumin, chili powder and salt in the crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours. When the chicken is done, shred the meat directly in the crockpot using two forks.
2. Pat the minced peppers dry with a paper towel. Place the bell peppers in a large nonstick skillet over high heat without oil. Cook for 4-5 minutes WITHOUT stirring. This creates the browned, roasted look out on the outside of the peppers. Stir once and repeat until the peppers are nice and browned.
   Set aside. Repeat this process with the corn and jalapeño together.
3. After the chicken has been shredded, add the roasted peppers, roasted corn and jalapeño, black beans, remaining salsa, and cream cheese to the crockpot. Stir and replace cover, allowing the cream cheese to melt. Adjust the consistency of the soup by adding another ½ cup of water if needed. Let the soup simmer for another 15-30 minutes until everything is smooth and melted. Just before serving, stir in the Pepper Jack cheese. Serves 8

I’ve made other Mexican soups and have a favorite already but this one here….. well lets just say I am lucky I pulled out a serving for lunch today! #noleftovers
Have an great night and a great weekend!