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Bowl of delicious Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup topped with tortilla chips

Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

A comforting and budget-friendly soup made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs) Chicken can be substituted with plant-based options.
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15 oz can corn, drained (or frozen corn)
  • 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 10 oz can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies), undrained
  • 1 14.5 oz can chicken broth (low-sodium) Can substitute with vegetable broth.
  • 1 oz packet taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
  • to taste tortilla chips or crisped tortilla strips for serving
  • to taste shredded cheese for topping
  • to taste sour cream for garnish
  • to taste avocado, sliced, for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of a 6-quart (or larger) crockpot.
  2. Layer the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, Rotel, and chicken broth over the chicken.
  3. Sprinkle taco seasoning, cumin, and chili powder onto the mixture.
  4. Gently stir once or twice to distribute the spices without burying the chicken.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  6. Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks or a hand mixer.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to combine.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and sliced avocado.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4g

Notes

For an extra depth of flavor, sauté onions and garlic before adding to the crockpot. You can use rotisserie chicken as a shortcut, adding it in during the last half hour of cooking. Garnish each bowl with fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime juice for added flavor.

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