Description
This easy chicken tortilla soup is a comforting and flavorful dish. It features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a blend of spices, all cooked in a slow cooker for a convenient and delicious meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this crockpot tortilla soup with chicken is a warm hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Tortilla strips, for topping
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the Crockpot.
- Layer the chopped onion, minced garlic, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes on top of the chicken.
- Sprinkle the ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper over the ingredients.
- Add the chicken broth, ensuring everything is submerged for optimal cooking.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the broth, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in the lime juice for that zesty kick.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, and top with fresh cilantro and crunchy tortilla strips.
Notes
- For storage, keep your chicken tortilla soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For longer storage, freeze portions of this slow cooker chicken tortilla soup for up to 3 months.
- Feeling adventurous? Swap black beans for kidney beans or add bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition in your crockpot tortilla soup with chicken.
- If you’re short on time, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, adding it towards the end of cooking to warm through.
- Taste the broth before serving to adjust seasoning to your preference – every palate is unique!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A